Police in Molo and Kuresoi North have exposed an illicit trade involving the sale of fake fertiliser to unsuspecting farmers ahead of the long rains.
The scheme was brought to light after two suspects were arrested for allegedly repackaging and selling contaminated government-subsidised fertiliser farmers.
Anti-Counterfeit Authority Regional Manager Abdi Abdikadir confirmed the incident, saying the fertiliser was illegally stored inside a house in preparation for dissemination in the market. "We found their stash in Kuresoi North.
They were storing counterfeit fertilizers, which is a serious offense.
