Folding sleeves for the assignment, detectives identified Abdullahi Mohamed, a notorious broker who secured a deal to sell them 50 bags of the milk powder each weighing 25Kg at a price of Sh16,300/= per bag.
MoreThe scammers were trailed as they picked the two foreigners from their hotel Four Points By Sheraton along Argwings Kodhek road in Kilimani using a Toyota Noah Reg No. KCW 835U.
MoreThey were later escorted to Wang'uru Police Station in Mwea East where the firearm loss had been reported.
MoreDuring the visit, Frederic LECONTE engaged his Kenyan counterpart Mohamed I. Amin on exchange programs that could see the investigators from both countries hold joint trainings aimed at sharing best practices.
MoreSpeaking during the occasion, the Chief Guest Mohamed I. Amin lauded the boldness of the slain officers, whose only crime was putting their lives on the line for the safety of fellow Kenyans.
MoreThe four are Joel Oyuchi Mweseli - controller/planner, the in charge of drivers Harrison Mugendi Njeru, fleet supervisor Caleb Ouma Okinyi and the in charge of crew commanders Ronald Ouma Oluu.
MoreNotably, the certificates either bore forged signatures, or those lifted from previous office holders who are long retired.
MoreOver 2,000 empty bottles and 800 bottles of counterfeit spirits destined for the local market were recovered, following a meticulous operation conducted by detectives from the Economic and Commercial Crimes Unit and officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority.
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