CRIME

Police uncover fake alcoholic drinks manufacturing company, arrest 4

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8 months ago

March 21, 2024

Moses Omorogieva

The police command in Lagos State has uncovered a company that allegedly deals on fake alcoholic drinks.

The command also arrested four suspected perpetrators of the crime.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

Hundeyin said that operatives from Isokoko Police Division, acting on credible information, raided a house in Agege, where the fake alcoholic drinks were allegedly being produced.

He said that the police arrested four people behind the alleged illegal distillery at the venue.

He added that the police recovered fake drinks, empty bottles and labels of different brands.

The spokesperson said that investigation into the case was ongoing, adding that the command had sealed the premises.

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