Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Police in Lagos have confirmed the arrest of three suspects for producing fake and adulterated drinks in the state.
According to the state police public relations officer, DSP Bala Elkana, the arrests was based on information received about illegal production of alcoholic beverages at No. 5 Chapel street off Apongbon, Lagos Island.
Based on the information a team of operatives from the State Intelligence Bureau was deployed to the area on surveillance patrol.
The operations led to the arrest of three suspects namely: Dare Shittu (male) 27years old, Shittu Opeyemi Abdusalam (male) 19 years old and Oyenuga Biola 29 years old.
Elkana stated that large quantity of alcoholic beverages suspected to be adulterated were recovered. The beverages brands include, Hennessy Vsop, Hennessy Xo, Moet Chandon, Jack Daniel, Remy Martins, Red label and others.
Also recovered from the illegal production mini factory are jerricans of substances suspected to be ethanol, cognac coloration, rubber cocks, top cocks, labels, stickers and other instruments used in the illegal business.
The suspects confessed to the commission of the crime.
Meanwhile, the Police is on the trail of one Prince Fatai Shittu, who is still at large. The suspects have already been charged to court and remanded in prison custody.