Police in Murang’a are searching for a local businessman suspected to be behind the manufacturing and selling of illicit brews in Kahuro sub-county.

This comes after a security team on Wednesday impounded a consignment of 680 litres of ethanol and liquor manufacturing equipment in a residential house where brewing of illicit liquor was being done.

Murang’a County Commissioner Patrick Mukuria, who led the operation, said they have arrested two people who were found in the house, adding that they’re currently pursuing the main suspect who is well known in the area.

Mr. Mukuria noted that the seizure of the ethanol together with equipment which were used to manufacture illicit brew was a big boost towards the fight against substandard alcoholic drinks in the county.

The County Commissioner cautioned Murang’a residents from consuming cheap alcoholic drinks saying some are poorly made and may be of health hazards.

On his part, Murang’a County Police Commander David Mathiu asked the businessman to come out of hiding and report to the nearest police station.

He reiterated that they will not tire until they eliminate manufacturing and selling of illicit and counterfeit alcohol in Murang’a.

Mr. Mathiu divulged that the main suspect is operating 19 bars within Kahuro sub-county, saying majority of alcoholic brands being sold in the outlets are fake.