DCI detectives have impounded 446 bags of counterfeit sugar packed in 50kgs sacks from Ventures Green Store in Kayole.
Five suspects who were caught repackaging sugar on Thursday night were also arrested.
Police said the sugar is suspected to be from the western region and was indicated ‘not for sale’.
446 BAGS of COUNTERFEIT Sugar (@50Kgs) were last night impounded from Ventures Green Store in Chokaa area following an operation by a team of @ACAKenya & #Kayole Detectives. Five suspects found repackaging the said sugar were arrested & are assisting in further investigations. pic.twitter.com/mfaJA8jPmQ
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) August 16, 2019
The five suspects identified as Hassan Ibrahim, Geoffrey Mutua, Moses Murigi Irungu, Elkana Waro Omache and Nancy Wanja Kitonga are in police custody waiting to be arraigned.
Samples of the seized sugar have been collected for further analysis.
The sugar which is believed to be from the Western Region was indicated NOT FOR SALE. Exhibits secured & samples collected for further analysis. The suspects; Hassan Ibrahim, Geoffrey Mutua, Moses Murigi Irungu, Elkana Waro Omache & Nancy Wanja Kitonga to be charged accordingly.
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) August 16, 2019
