Law enforcement officers have confirmed the recovery of 190 bags of uncustomed sugar each weighing 25kg in Siftu area along the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) noted that the recovery of the goods was followed after officers acting on a tip-off from members of the public intercepted the lorry ferrying the goods.
“To rid the market of uncustomed goods, law enforcement officers domiciled at Mandera Police Station have intercepted a lorry and confiscated 190 bags of uncustomed sugar.
“Acting on a tip-off from vigilant members of the public, officers swiftly responded to reports of a lorry loaded with uncustomed goods in the Siftu area along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. The lorry, bearing registration number KBZ 248A Nissan Diesel UD, was promptly intercepted,” DCI said.
RECOVERY OF UNCUSTOMED GOODS
To rid the market of uncustomed goods, law enforcement officers domiciled at Mandera Police Station have intercepted a lorry and confiscated 190 bags of uncustomed sugar.
Acting on a tip-off from vigilant members of the public, officers swiftly… pic.twitter.com/LXThiPmzFY
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) October 9, 2024
The vehicle was escorted to the Mandera Police Station where is it being detained pending further inspection by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs officers.
Following the recovery, DCI has thanked the public for its continuous support in sharing valuable information to combat the infiltration of unaccustomed goods.
“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) remains steadfast in its mission to combat the infiltration of uncustomed goods into the market and appreciates the public’s continued support in sharing valuable information.”
