Police Bust Illegal Factory Producing Toxic Fake Drinks & Arrest One Suspect 

CHUKA UBAH 

Operatives from the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on 3rd September, 2025, uncovered and dismantled an illegal factory producing toxic fake soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that 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 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.