POLICE operatives have arrested a 45-year old man for allegedly producing fake alcoholic drinks in Bomadi, Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abinanwonda Olufemi disclosed this while parading suspects of various crimes at the Command’s headquarters, Asaba
He said: “On 25th April 2024 at about 1100hours, the Command received an intelligence report about a suspect who produces fake alcoholic drinks in Bomadi.
“I directed the DPO Bomadi Division to work on the intel and ensure that the suspect is tracked down, arrested and brought to book.
“In compliance with my directive, the DPO Bomadi division led operatives to the hideout where one Chiemenam Adigwe ‘m’ aged 45 years a native of Akpo community in Aguata LGA, Anambra State was arrested with over hundred bottles of Gordons, Chelsea, Eagle Schnapps and McDowell’s recovered.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect mixes ethanol with water and adds flavor to it, then package these fake drinks in empty bottles of Gordons, Chelsea, and McDowell’s which he usually buys from Onitsha.
“Suspect also stated that when he supplies to his customers, he tell them he usually order the drinks from Onitsha. Suspect is in custody and investigation is ongoing.”
