The State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin made this known via a post on X, adding that four people behind the fake factory business were also arrested and some of their fake products were recovered by the force.
The Nigeria Police Force has raided an illegal factory producing fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos State.
The State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin made this known via a post on X, adding that four people behind the fake factory business were also arrested and some of their fake products were recovered by the force.
He wrote: “Officers of Isokoko Division, acting on credible information, raided a house in Agege where fake alcoholic drinks were 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.”
Fake beverages and alcoholic drinks have been dominating the Nigerian market in recent times.
Last December, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control intercepted counterfeiters in the Eziukwu market in Aba, Abia state, who were producing a variety of fake beverages, including wines, soft drinks, and other items worth more than N750 million.
The agency said the activity was carried out with other security agencies following a tip-off.
NDLEA added that some of the nefarious activities of the counterfeiters included the manufacturing of all kinds of adulterated products, especially different kinds of wine from a wide variety of brands ranging from Seaman Schnapps, Henessy, Four Cousins, Carlo Rossi, Jenney, Chelsea London Dry Gin, Schnapp Dry Gin, McDowells, Black Labels, Gordons, Martell, Campari, Smirnoff ice, Eva non-alcoholic drink, Evra non-alcoholic drink, Cartel, among others.
Officers of Isokoko Division, acting on credible information, raided a house in Agege where fake alcoholic drinks were being produced. The police arrested four people behind the illegal distillery, and recovered fake drinks, empty bottles and labels of different brands.… pic.twitter.com/IrJmVC1D2N
— SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) March 21, 2024