PSNI investigate discovery of 'human waste' in drink cans

By Maria McCann

Detectives are investigating reports of human waste being found in a shipment at Coca Cola in Lisburn.

Police were called to the premises where the suspected contaminated tins were found last week.

In a statement a spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Detectives are investigating an incident at commercial premises in the Lisburn area following reports that a consignment of containers delivered to the premises had been contaminated.

"The investigation is at an early stage and there are no further details available at this time.

It's believed the cans were transported from Germany and there is no evidence they've reached the public here.

The soft drinks company says the production was immediately seized and does not affect any products on sale.

“At Coca-Cola, we take the safety and quality of our products extremely seriously. We are aware of an incident involving empty cans at our plant in Knockmore Hill, Lisburn.

"We are treating this matter extremely seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation in cooperation with the PSNI.

"The problem was identified immediately through our robust quality procedures and all of the product from the affected batch was immediately impounded and will not be sold. This is an isolated incident and does not affect any products currently on sale.”