Police Uncover Illegal Fruit Juice Factory In Anambra, Arrest Owner

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Sunday, September 7th, 2025

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, person arrested a fishy successful transportation with the accumulation of fake and perchance toxic brushed drinks successful Okpoko, Ogbaru Council  Area of the state.

The 48-year-old Suspect identified arsenic Chigozie Okafor, was nabbed  aft the constabulary uncovered and dismantled an amerciable mill engaged successful the accumulation of unregulated brushed drinks.

Spokesman of the Anambra State Police  Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this successful a connection astatine the weekend, said the officers recovered a ample quantity of fake beverages branded arsenic “Iyi Obeleagu Juice” from the site.

The products were reportedly being manufactured without the support of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).

According to Ikenga, the counterfeit drinks airs superior wellness risks to some adults and children.

He said the authorities Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered a broad probe to place and apprehend different individuals progressive successful the operation.

The CP, helium added, besides issued a stern informing to those engaged successful akin amerciable activities to desist immediately, stressing that the Command remains committed to protecting nationalist wellness and safety.

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