Couple nabbed for alleged production, distribution of fake alcoholic beverages
POLICE DETECTIVES attached to the Zonal Raiders, led by Chief Superintendent of Police ( CSP) Ngozi Braide have arrested a couple who specialised in the production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages in Lagos.
The couple identified as Mr and Mrs Austin Idemudia were rounded up somewhere in Ado- Odo area of Ogun State following intelligence on their illicit production and distribution of various types of alcoholic beverages. Police sources said the illegal production apartment has been sealed off, while the suspects are in custody and would have their day in court at the end of investigation.
Confirming the arrest yesterday, spokesperson for the Zone 2 Command, SP Ayuba Umma, said the Assistant Inspector General of Police ( AIG) in charge of the zone, Olatoye Durosinmi has warned members of the public to be careful to scrutinise alcoholic beverages at stalls when purchasing them.
She said: “The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan Lagos, under the leadership of AIG Durosinmi, has successfully apprehended a couple for production and distribution of various adulterated alcoholic beverages.
“The crackdown occurred on April 4, when a team of Detectives from the Zone 2 Raider Section, led by CSP Ngozi Braide, conducted a raid on a residence in Muibi Olawumi Close, Off Ayetoto/ It le Road, AdoOdo/ Ota Local Council of Ogun State.
“Acting on intelligence, the officers discovered an illicit operation producing counterfeit wines, liquor, champagne, and other alcoholic drinks.
“The raid yielded a significant amount of incriminating evidence, including unlabelled and branded bottles of suspected adulterated alcoholic drinks, various containers filled with mixtures suspected to be ingredients for the adulterated beverages.