The police have arrested three persons involved in the illegal production of alcoholic drinks in Apogbon area of Lagos Island, Lagos State.
The spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, DSP Bala Elkana, said the men were arrested at 5 Chapel Street off Apongbon, Lagos Island, by a team of operatives from the State Intelligence Bureau.
The operatives, Elkana said, acted on a tip off.
The operations, he said, led to the arrest of three suspects – Dare Shittu ‘m’ 27years old, Shittu Opeyemi Abdusalam ‘m’ 19 years old and Oyenuga Biola 29 years old.
He said a large quantity of alcoholic drinks 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. Police is on the trail of one Prince Fatai Shittu, who is still at large. Suspects were charged to court and remanded in prison custody,” Elkana said in his statement on Sunday.
