FAKE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FACILITY BURSTED AS POLICE ARREST TWO PERSONS

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 FAKE ALCOHOL PRODUCTION FACILITY BURSTED AS POLICE ARREST TWO PERSONS


A couple, identified as Mr Austine and Mrs Magret Idemudia are now in police custody.





They were arrested for their illegal activity of production of fake alcoholic drinks in Onikan Lagos.


Their business had operated in a building on Muibi Olawunmi, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.


Zone 2 Police Command uncovered the building where the identified and arrested couple produced adulterated wine and other alcoholic drinks.


Under interrogation, the couple confessed that they engaged in the manufacturing of such drinks that have been in circulation.


Their catchment business areas was in the southwest region of the country and they had been doing so for the past six years.


By a tip-off, the police used the information  and raided the business premises.


This was sequel to the instruction given by the Assistant Commissioner of Police Zone 2, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi.


The officer in charge of the Raider Section, CSP Ngozi Braide, led the raid operations on the building on April 4th, 2024. 


Public Relations Officer of Zonal 2 Police, SP Ayubat Umma, confirmed the raid and subsequent arrest of the couple.


The PPRO disclosed that unlabeled and branded bottles of unsuspected adulterated alcoholic drinks and containers were found.


Those containers, she explained, were filled with mixtures suspected to be ingredients for the adulterated beverages.


“Equipment such as pumping machines, funnels, and sealing machines used in the production of the alcoholic drinks were also recovered from the apartment.


“Other items, including brand labels of Del-Mud, Del-Mud Royal, Smooth Brandy Wine Drinks in packs, a funnel containing a white handkerchief (used as a filter), and corkscrew, among various other production and branding items, were found there.


“One Margret Austine, a female, was apprehended at the scene. She confessed to a six-year involvement in the illegal operation alongside her husband, Austine Idemudia (a.k.a. “Baba Joshua”). 


"Margret confirmed that their adulterated finished products are sold to buyers across Lagos and Ogun States.


“Given this incident, AIG Durosinmi urges the public to be vigilant when purchasing food and beverages. He expresses concern that the presence of adulterated products poses a serious risk to consumer health.”


Investigations were still ongoing.

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