The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old man who was caught in the act of packaging adulterated alcoholic drinks for sale to the public.
The Delta State Police Command recently held a press briefing at the Police headquarters in Asaba
where it showcased some breakthroughs recorded in delivering on its core mandate of apprehension of crime suspects.
They warned that as Christians in Delta state celebrate the yuletide, criminal elements might want to take advantage of the season to perpetrate their nefarious activities.
Suspects involved in armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, homicide were all paraded but the case of conspiracy and adulteration of popular alcoholic drinks stood out.
The suspect whom the Police said has already been charged to court, is identified as Ugochukwu Alozie aged 39 years.
He had in his possession, bottles, cartons, labels of expensive brands of hot alcoholic drinks.
“At about 1200hrs, the DPO ‘B’ Division Warri and his team, following a tip off, arrested one Ugochukwu Alozie of No 2 Idesoh Street Warri.
“Cartons of adulterated hot drinks, some empty bottles of expensive hot drinks and their labels, 25 litres of ethanol were recovered from him.
“In his defence, he claimed he bought some cheap hot drinks, mixed them together with ethanol, pour them into the bottles of expensive hot drinks, cock and sell them at an expensive rate.
“Meanwhile the case is under investigation as the exhibits have been sent to NAFDAC to determine their safety for consumption or otherwise,” the Police stated.
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