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Chinese nationals arrested over illegal alcohol manufacturing operation
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the alleged manufacture and distribution of illicit alcoholic beverages in Harare's Msasa Industrial Area.
The suspects, Gan Chen (52) and Peng Yujun (52), were arrested following a police operation that uncovered what authorities allege was an illegal alcohol production and distribution facility.
According to the ZRP, the pair is facing multiple charges under various pieces of legislation, including the Harmful Liquids Act, the Foods and Food Standards Labelling Regulations, the Factory and Works Act, the Environmental Management (Control of Hazardous Substances) regulations, and the Shop Licensing Act.
Police said investigations revealed the operation was allegedly producing and distributing alcoholic products without complying with relevant health, safety and licensing requirements.
During the raid, law enforcement officers recovered a range of substances believed to be illicit alcoholic beverages, including products purported to be vodka, spirits and wine.
Authorities also seized equipment allegedly used in the manufacturing process, including bottling machines, a distillation tanker, a boiler, a separator and other production machinery.
The ZRP said the arrests form part of ongoing efforts to combat the manufacture and distribution of unregulated alcoholic products, which can pose serious health and safety risks to consumers.
Investigations are continuing, and the suspects are expected to appear in court facing multiple regulatory and criminal charges related to the operation.
Police have urged members of the public to purchase alcoholic beverages only from licensed and reputable suppliers and to report any suspected illegal manufacturing activities to law enforcement authorities.
The suspects, Gan Chen (52) and Peng Yujun (52), were arrested following a police operation that uncovered what authorities allege was an illegal alcohol production and distribution facility.
According to the ZRP, the pair is facing multiple charges under various pieces of legislation, including the Harmful Liquids Act, the Foods and Food Standards Labelling Regulations, the Factory and Works Act, the Environmental Management (Control of Hazardous Substances) regulations, and the Shop Licensing Act.
Police said investigations revealed the operation was allegedly producing and distributing alcoholic products without complying with relevant health, safety and licensing requirements.
During the raid, law enforcement officers recovered a range of substances believed to be illicit alcoholic beverages, including products purported to be vodka, spirits and wine.
Authorities also seized equipment allegedly used in the manufacturing process, including bottling machines, a distillation tanker, a boiler, a separator and other production machinery.
The ZRP said the arrests form part of ongoing efforts to combat the manufacture and distribution of unregulated alcoholic products, which can pose serious health and safety risks to consumers.
Investigations are continuing, and the suspects are expected to appear in court facing multiple regulatory and criminal charges related to the operation.
Police have urged members of the public to purchase alcoholic beverages only from licensed and reputable suppliers and to report any suspected illegal manufacturing activities to law enforcement authorities.
Source - Byo24News
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