Police bust suspected fake alcoholic drink factory in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used for the production and packaging of adulterated alcoholic drinks in Badagry, arresting a 48-year-old man in connection with the crime. The suspect, identified as Anaebo Emeka Hilary, was arrested at Yafin, Badagry, where the suspected factory was located. The arrest […]
The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a suspected illicit factory in Badagry, Nigeria, allegedly engaged in the manufacture and bottling of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The perpetrator, a 48-year-old man named Anaebo Emeka Hilary, was apprehended in Yafin, Badagry, where the clandestine facility was situated. This arrest occurred just days after two women in the same region were apprehended by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on suspicion of producing adulterated drinks.
The Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed that the operation was instigated by tips from the public. The police force recovered a trove of suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages, empty bottles, wine labels, and production tools at the scene. The premises was sealed and the suspect was taken into custody for further interrogation.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, praised the police for their proactive response to intelligence. He emphasized his command's dedication to intelligence-driven operations and solicited continued reporting from residents to aid in the detection and dismantling of criminal enterprises. The seized items have been handed over to the police station for further investigation.
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