
Counterfeit Alcohol Factory Busted in Santa Cruz: Couple Arrested
Santa Cruz Couple Arrested for Running Counterfeit Alcohol Factory A major police operation in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, has led to the arrest of a couple running a clandestine factory producing counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The operation, which spanned over a year, involved washing and refilling used bottles in a swimming pool with a mixture of alcohol and other substances. Police Commander Raul Rojas stated, "They had a fully organized structure for preparing and distributing these falsified products throughout the city." The raid on a property in the Sixth Ring Road and Pedro Casals Avenue resulted in the seizure of hundreds of bottles, counterfeit labels, seals, and other materials used in the production process. The couple is now facing charges and will be brought to justice. This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of consuming unregulated alcoholic beverages.