Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have discovered and sealed a suspected factory producing alleged fake alcoholic drinks at Yafin, Badagry, arresting a 48-year-old man.
The suspect, identified as Anaebo Emeka Hilary, was arrested following credible intelligence from the public about the alleged illegal operation.
Items recovered from the scene included adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, various wine labels and production utensils allegedly used to make and package the counterfeit drinks, a statement by the spokesperson for the command, Abimbola Adebisi, a Superintendent of Police, said.
According to Adebisi, the exhibits have been taken to the station for further investigation, and the suspect detained.
‘The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and swift response to the tip-off. He reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations against criminal activities across the state and urged residents to keep providing timely, credible information to the police.”
Adebisi urged the public to contact the police through its emergency lines.