….suspects arrested for alleged production of adulterated alcohol in Lagos…
Lagos authorities, on Friday, June 7, arrested two individuals involved in the illegal production of adulterated alcoholic drinks at Oko-Arin Market on Lagos Island.
Acting on a tip-off about a group engaged in the illicit activity, operatives from the CP Tactical Team, Eko, swiftly mobilized to the scene and apprehended two persons, Ogujiofor Emeka, 41, and Desmond Chima, 31.
However, other suspects were said to have escaped. The raid resulted in the recovery of a substantial quantity of suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages and production materials.
Several incriminating items were reportedly recovered from the suspects.
“Seized items included five cartons of Jack Daniels, two cartons of Black Barrel, and one carton each of William Lawson, Jameson, Black Label, and Remy Martin drinks.” Report said.
Also, six cartons of empty Glenfiddich bottles, one carton of empty Divin Bardar bottles, and one carton of empty vodka bottles were confiscated, along with assorted labels and corks used in the production process.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects sold the adulterated drinks to customers in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Authorities said the investigation continues to apprehend the remaining suspects and uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.
Mind you, it is high time our government put every necessary machineries in motion to get rid of production of adulterated drinks in Nigeria because several innocent people’s lives have been damaged in the process of consuming these drinks. Mind you, Adulterated drink is one the major causes of health challenges in the country, as it has negative impact on internal organs such as kidneys and livers.
Government should intensify efforts in getting rid of adulterated drinks in our society, while individuals in our society should not hesitate to report sites and person(s) involved in adulterated drinks to appropriate quarters for proper actions.
