Crimes

Lagos police uncover fake alcoholic drinks producing company, arrest 4

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered a company that allegedly produces fake alcoholic drinks in the state.

The police officers also arrested four suspects in connection with the crime.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post on his X account on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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He said the illegal company was uncovered by the officers of the Isokoko Police Division in Lagos State.

Hundeyin said the police officers, while acting on credible information, raided a house in the Agege area of Lagos where the fake alcoholic drinks were allegedly being produced.

“The police arrested four people behind the illegal distillery and recovered fake drinks, empty bottles and labels of different brands. Investigation is ongoing,” he noted.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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