Residents had earlier complained over alleged laxity by police in enforcement of the law.
Leaders emphasized that mnazi comes directly from coconut trees without any chemical additives, unlike second-generation alcohol.
This comes after an intensified national government crackdown against illicit liquor across the country led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
These include employees of the KRA, KEBS, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority and NACADA, as well as National Government Administration Officers, National Police Service officers, and public health officials.