{"id":5877,"date":"2026-06-17T19:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/?p=5877"},"modified":"2026-06-17T19:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:25:18","slug":"four-foreign-nationals-arrested-for-manufacturing-illicit-beverages-worth-over-us1-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/index.php\/2026\/06\/17\/four-foreign-nationals-arrested-for-manufacturing-illicit-beverages-worth-over-us1-million\/","title":{"rendered":"Four foreign nationals arrested for manufacturing illicit beverages worth over US$1 million"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Four foreign nationals have been arrested for allegedly manufacturing illicit alcoholic beverages worth over US$1 million.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The alcoholic include Bouncer Vodka, Kikoto Brandy, Challenger Gin, 8PM Whisky, Royal 69 Liquor, Sixer Banana Spirit and Ice Cane Spirit at a factory located along Brodie Avenue, Southerton.<\/p>\n<p><img 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