The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered and sealed a suspected illegal factory allegedly used to produce and package adulterated alcoholic drinks in Yafin, Badagry, Lagos State. The operation also led to the arrest of a 48-year-old man identified as Anaebo Emeka Hilary, who was reportedly found at the premises. 

According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the operation followed information provided by members of the public concerning suspected criminal activities at the location. Police operatives who searched the facility reportedly recovered adulterated alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, different wine labels and various production utensils allegedly used to manufacture and package the drinks.

Following the discovery, the police sealed the factory, while Hilary was taken into custody for questioning. The recovered materials were also transferred to the police station as investigations continue into the activities allegedly carried out at the facility.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the officers involved in the operation and urged residents to continue providing credible information about suspected criminal activities. The police said the investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the suspect have not yet been determined by a court.

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