DCI raided illegal fuel-sucking site along Kangundo Road, Kenya

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) raided an illegal fuel-sucking site along Kangundo Road, Kenya. They found that the unlawful site stole large amounts of fuel using several tools and then sold them in illegal trade.

DCI Kenya informed about their operation on Twitter X. They stated they conducted this operation on a tip-off by a concerned public member about an illegal site. They found an operated illegal site close to a supermarket and an open-air market along KCC Road in Kapsabet Town, Nandi County, Kenya.

a notable spillage and the impunity with which the illegal business operated just next to a supermarket and an open-air market along KCC Road, the officers moved in to the compound that was concealed by a temporary iron sheet fence.

But the well-organized criminal syndicate
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) May 10, 2024

Following the tip-off, the DCI officers raided an illegal fuel-sucking site hidden by a temporary iron sheet fence. However, the well-organized criminal group engaged in illegal activities found that the DCI police were there.

Hence, they locked the main door from inside. It gave them time to hide and avoid arrest. DCI officers think arrest escapers have a link to the 41 arrested persons at a fuel-stolen site on Lunga Road in Makadara for unlawful gasoline trade.

This raid of ECI came during their targeted operation against illegal fuel-sucking sites. The Operations Support Unit of DCI seized a trailer, two fuel tankers, generators with hosepipes, funnels, 20-liter jerrycans, and other tanks. Offenders used all these tools to extract stolen fuel.

The crackdown by the Operations Support Unit also saw a trailer, two fuel tankers, generators fitted with hosepipes, funnels, 20l jerrycans and several tanks containing unestablished amounts of siphoned fuel confiscated.

Acting on a tip-off by a concerned member of the public on pic.twitter.com/9V0RVXGdGZ
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) May 10, 2024

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According to DCI officers, owners of the KCC road site also belonged to the April 12, 2024, raid behind the Shell gas station off Lunga Road. The court had charged them with criminal offenses after DCI arrested them following initial investigations.

DCI also appreciated the public for giving useful information on illegal fuel-stealing sites. They stated DCI offers gratitude to the public for continuing to provide information on this illegal enterprise. Their efforts will help them prevent casualties from unfortunate incidents like the horrible gas explosion in Embakasi.

The tragic incident happened on February 2, 2024. It killed six people and injured 280 Kenyans due to an uncontrolled fire outburst at an illegal fuel site.