Posted by Samuel on Sun 07th Sep, 2025 - tori.ng
The raid was carried out by operatives of the command's Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu on September 3, 2025.
The Anambra State Police Command has discovered and shut down an illegal factory in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, where toxic counterfeit soft drinks branded as “Iyi Obeleagu Ogbanje Juice” were being produced.
The raid was carried out by operatives of the command's Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu on September 3, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 7, said the operatives arrested one suspect, Chigozie Okafor and recovered several fake juice drinks branded as “Iyi Obeleagu Ogbanje Juice.”
"The operatives arrested one Chigozie Okafor, aged 48 years, in connection with the illicit act and recovered several fake juice drinks branded as “Iyi Obeleagu Juice”, which were being manufactured without approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),” the statement read.
"The products are considered highly harmful to the health of both adults and children.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, has ordered a thorough investigation to track down other perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“He further warned individuals engaging in such criminal activities to desist immediately, as the Command will not relent in safeguarding public health.”