The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Chidozie Okafor, for allegedly operating unlicenced juice factory in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government, (LG) of the State.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement ,said
“Police operatives of the Anambra Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on September 3 ,uncovered and dismantled an illegal factory producing toxic fake soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru LGA.
“The operatives arrested 48-year-old Chigozie Okafor in connection with the illicit act and recovered several fake juice drinks branded as “Iyi Obeleagu Juice,” he said.
Ikenga said that the drinks were being produced without approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
According to him, the products are considered highly harmful to the health of both adults and children.
Ikenga , said that the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered a thorough investigation to track down other suspects involved and bring them to justice.
He also said that Orutugu further warned individuals engaging in such criminal activities to desist immediately, as the command would not relent in safeguarding public health.
