By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT
A day after MWINGI TIMES exposè detailing Nziitu sublocation locals imbibing illicit liquor locally called Mukasya, police raided the area to stop the devastating activity posing public health risks.
In an coordinated manner, the officers surrounded the household of Musyoki Mbaluka which had stored brews. Tseikuru OCPD Joachim Meja told MWINGI TIMES that the officers destroyed plastic tanks used to store the liquor in order to curb the brewing taking place in the area.
Leading the administrators was Tseikuru Deputy County Commissioner Anetta Mwangi. The notoriety of Mukamene village appear to underscore a deeper rot. During the raids, a few school going children sat idling in the village while their peers were in school.
To underscore the shock that befell the village a kilometer from Tseikuru town, drinking dens which are usually noisy and full of fermented frothy drinks were abandoned with owners and patrons taking to the bushes and river banks to take cover as well as preserve their illicit drinks. Among those who fled was a pregnant woman.
They left nothing to chance including allegedly hiding liquors in brick stores, or tightly locking their houses not to be seen again. During the operation, police recovered at least two empty 20 litre jericans, and three mugs used by patrons to partake of illicit brews.
When MWINGI TIMES arrived at Mukamene village a few minutes past 1pm, the team was upbeat to make arrests. Two hours later, the terrain had proven a big advantage to locals who went into hiding and those who remained behind didn't cooperate in giving crucial leads in nabbing suspects or uncovering more brew dens.
By the time we went to press, police were waiting for their Landcruiser to come and collect exhibits as investigations went on. The area has accessibility challenges.
Mukasya which is prepared with yeast and other ingredients has adverse effects to users who report liver damage.
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