Police seal suspected fake wine factory in Lagos

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By Stanley Umejiaku

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LAGOS — Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce and package adulterated alcoholic drinks in the Yafin area of Badagry, Lagos State.

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The operation also led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man identified as Anaebo Hilary, who was found at the premises.

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The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the development, said the operation followed credible intelligence provided by members of the public.

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According to her, operatives recovered adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, different wine labels and various production utensils suspected to have been used in producing and packaging the drinks.

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She said the factory was subsequently sealed, while the suspect was taken into police custody for further investigation.

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“The recovered items have been taken to the station for further investigation,” Adebisi said.

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and prompt response to the information.

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He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against criminal activities across the state.

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The CP also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929.

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