Anambra dtate Police command has arrested Mr Chigozie Okafor, a 48-year-old resident of Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA), for allegedly engaging in illicit act and production of fake juice drinks.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, explained that the suspect was arrested by operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on 3rd September 2025.
According to Ikenga, the operatives equally uncovered and dismantled the illegal factory producing toxic fake soft drinks in Okpoko and moved to arrest other suspects in connection with the act.
“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 products are considered highly harmful to the health of both adults and children. The Commissioner of Police, CP, Dr Ikioye Orutugu, 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,” he added.