LAGOS — Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce and package adulterated alcoholic drinks in the Yafin area of Badagry, Lagos State
The operation also led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man identified as Anaebo Hilary, who was found at the premises
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who confirmed the development, said the operation followed credible intelligence provided by members of the public
According to her, operatives recovered adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, different wine labels and various production utensils suspected to have been used in producing and packaging the drinks
She said the factory was subsequently sealed, while the suspect was taken into police custody for further investigation
“The recovered items have been taken to the station for further investigation,” Adebisi said
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the operatives for their vigilance and prompt response to the information
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations against criminal activities across the state
The CP also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police through the command’s emergency lines: 07061019374, 08065154338, 08063299264, 08039344870, 08080193432 (Marine), and 09168630929