10 people have been arrested for allegedly siphoning fuel at a godown on Rangwe Road.
The adulterated fuel syndicate was busted with 25,000 litres of fuel in an operation led by Makadara Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Steven Mutua.
Speaking to the Nation, Makadara police boss Timon Odingo said the officers were acting on information provided by members of the public.
The raid also led to the discovery of six vehicles, including a government-registered lorry assigned to the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS), five generators, 97 jerrycans, four drums of diesel and seven drums of kerosene.
“We have impounded the vehicles and the tools they were using,” said Mr Odingo.
The suspects are being detained at Industrial Area Police Station pending arraignment.
“We’re still investigating to see whether there were other people involved in the illegal trade. If there are, we will arrest them. We believe this has been going on for a long time.” said Mr Odingo.
