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Police seize suspected Sh45m ethanol cargo, arrest two near Namanga border - the-star.co.ke

Kenyan police intercepted a suspected illegal ethanol shipment valued at Sh45 million and arrested two individuals near the Namanga border. The operation took place during a routine check, and authorities allege the cargo was being smuggled across the border. No specific details were provided regarding the origin of the cargo or the legal basis for the seizure. The incident highlights ongoing challenges related to cross-border trade regulation and enforcement in the region.

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The Star (Kenya) logoThe Star (Kenya)IndependentCenter16 hr. ago
Police seize suspected Sh45m ethanol cargo, arrest two near Namanga border - the-star.co.ke

Kenyan police intercepted a suspected illegal ethanol shipment valued at Sh45 million and arrested two individuals near the Namanga border. The operation took place during a routine check, and authorities allege the cargo was being smuggled across the border. No specific details were provided regarding the origin of the cargo or the legal basis for the seizure. The incident highlights ongoing challenges related to cross-border trade regulation and enforcement in the region.

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