Lagos Police Seal Fake Alcohol Factory, Arrest 48-Year-Old Man

Lagos Police Seal Fake Alcohol Factory, Arrest 48-Year-Old Man

The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce and package adulterated alcoholic drinks in the Yafin area of Badagry, Lagos State, and arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with the operation.

The suspect, identified as Anaebo Emeka Hilary, was arrested at the suspected factory during an operation by police operatives.

The command said the operation followed credible information provided by members of the public concerning activities allegedly taking place at the location.

According to the police, operatives who visited the facility discovered adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, different wine labels and various production utensils allegedly used in the production and packaging of the drinks.

The factory was subsequently sealed, while the suspect was taken into custody for questioning.

The recovered items were also taken to the police station and retained as exhibits as investigations continue.

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The development was disclosed by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, in a statement issued on Thursday.

The command said the arrest and discovery followed intelligence received from residents, highlighting the role of public information in identifying suspected criminal activities.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the officers involved in the operation and urged residents to continue providing credible information to the police.

The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and efforts to tackle criminal activities across Lagos State.

The police also urged members of the public to report suspicious activities through the command’s emergency communication channels.

The latest operation comes amid continuing enforcement efforts against the production and distribution of counterfeit and adulterated alcoholic beverages, which can pose serious risks to consumers when their contents, production conditions and ingredients are unknown or improperly controlled.

The police have not disclosed the specific brands allegedly being replicated at the Badagry facility or whether any of the recovered drinks had already entered the market.

The command also did not state whether other suspects were being sought in connection with the alleged operation.

Hilary remains in police custody as investigators examine the recovered materials and determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged production of the adulterated drinks.

The police are expected to establish the source of the materials recovered at the facility, the intended distribution channels and whether other individuals or businesses were involved.

The investigation will also determine the appropriate charges, subject to the evidence gathered and applicable laws.

Lagos Police Seal Fake Alcohol Factory, Arrest 48-Year-Old Man