Detectives on Wednesday confiscated counterfeit alcoholic drinks, 26,000 pieces of counterfeit KRA stamps, 1,080 litres of Ethanol, and 2 sacks of bottle tops in Kayole’s Sasian Estate on Wednesday.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) revealed that the seizure came after their persistent efforts to combat sophisticated tax evasion practices among alcohol traders in the region.
“A consignment of counterfeit alcoholic drinks has been impounded by detectives following an ongoing operation on high-level tax evasion schemes by traders dealing in alcoholic products,” DCI said.
Police disclosed that over 2,000 empty bottles and 800 bottles of counterfeit spirits were also recovered in the operation.
“Over 2000 empty bottles and 800 bottles of counterfeit spirits destined for the local market were recovered,” DCI said in a statement.
Police added that the counterfeit drinks were packed and rebranded in popular brand bottles.
“The counterfeited drinks whose safety to consumers could not be immediately ascertained were packaged in branded bottles that are popular among local joints,” DCI said.
DCI said that they promptly issued a seizure notice to the owner of the implicated property, marking a significant step towards curbing these illegal activities
“A seizure notice was issued to the owner of the property and the goods were impounded as detectives investigate the source of the ethanol and the fake KRA stamps.”
Police said that detectives are probing into the origins of the confiscated ethanol and the source of the fabricated KRA stamps.
The operation serves as a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies to safeguarding the integrity of the market and protecting consumers from potentially harmful counterfeit products.
By Star