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Nairobi police seize Sh3 million worth of illegal milk, apprehend suspects

Contraband milk that was apprehended last year by KRA officials.

By Ibrahim Omar | Thursday, January 25, 2024

"Police in Embakasi, Nairobi, confiscated contraband milk valued at Sh3 million on Thursday in an effort to enhance food safety.

"Police in Embakasi, Nairobi, confiscated contraband milk valued at Sh3 million on Thursday in an effort to enhance food safety. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that the raid aimed to rid the nation of illegal products that pose a threat to consumers.

The seized milk, comprising over 10,000 tins of various brands from Saudi Arabia, underscores the widespread nature of the illicit trade. These included over ten thousand tins of various milk products from Saudi Arabia, such as Luna Full Cream, Luna Sweetened Condensed Milk, Luna Evaporated Milk Karak, Cardamom, and Full Cream, among others.

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Additionally, two suspects with contraband milk products from Malaysia were apprehended during the operation. The DCI confirmed that the suspects are currently undergoing processing for arraignment.

This development follows the recent arrest of five individuals linked to the illegal sale of contraband milk powder. The DCI revealed that an undercover operation led to the arrest of the suspects, who were allegedly selling milk products worth Sh815,000. During the operation, 25 kg of cream milk powder (branded Fresh Dairy, a product of Brookside Uganda), 77 containers of APTAMIL breast milk (from the United Kingdom), and 20 containers of NESTLE NAN OPTIPRO (from Mexico) were recovered.

In a statement, the DCI explained, 'Our officers posed as buyers, making a deal with the suspects. A down payment was made, and when the 'furious sellers' were asked for more time to collect the balance, our investigative teams were called in to apprehend the suspects.'"