Seven Arrested as Detectives Seize 13,200 Litres of Ethanol in Thika

Kenya: Seven Held After Thika Raid Uncovers Illicit Ethanol, Fake Cigarettes

Nairobi -- Police have arrested seven people after a multi-agency operation in Thika West Sub-County uncovered 13,200 litres of ethanol and thousands of packets of suspected counterfeit cigarettes.

Seven arrested as detectives seize 13,200 litres of ethanol in Thika

Thousands of packets of suspected counterfeit cigarettes were also seized

Multi-agency raid seizes 13,200 litres of ethanol, suspected counterfeit cigarettes in Thika, seven arrested

A multi-agency team has seized 13,200 litres of ethanol, thousands of packets of suspected counterfeit cigarettes and arrested seven suspects during an intelligence-led operation in Umoja, Thika West Sub-County. In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the operation targeted a compound believed to have been used for storing and distributing illegal goods. During the raid, officers recovered 66 drums, each containing …

See what detectives recovered after raiding a highly-guarded residence in Thika during an intelligence-led operation

Sunday, July 12, 2026 A multi-agency team has recovered thousands of litres of ethanol, suspected counterfeit cigarettes, and arrested seven suspects following an intelligence-led operation in Umoja, Thika West Sub-County.The operation targeted a compound believed to have been used as a storage and distribution centre for illegal goods.During the raid, detectives recovered 13,200 litres of ethanol stored in 66 drums, each with a capacity of 200 …

Seven arrested as police seize 13,200 litres of ethanol in Thika

Seven suspects have been arrested after a multi-agency security operation in Thika West Sub-County led to the seizure of 13,200 litres of ethanol, thousands of suspected counterfeit cigarette packets and two lorries believed to have transported the illicit goods. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the operation focused on a compound thought to be used for storing and distributing illegal goods. During t…

Thika: DCI arrests 7 suspects, seizes 13.2 litres of ethanol and counterfeit cigarettes

Seven suspects were arrested in Thika after a multi-agency raid uncovered 13,200 litres of ethanol and 17,640 packets of counterfeit Pall Mall cigarettes.