Saturday, October 12, 2024 -Anambra State Ministry of health has busted an illegal wine factory which produces all manner of exotic drinks, faking authentic products.
The ministry, working in collaboration with
a state paramilitary Agency, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, codenamed
OCHA BRIGADE arrested seven persons at Nkpor, near Onitsha, sealing off their
premises.
The officers of OCHA Brigade raided the fake
manufacturing company, which specialized in the mass production of fake wines
and other exotic drinks in the State.
The fake wine company was said to have over
the years produced and distributed several types of fake and unapproved wines
in large quantities and distributed for general consumption.
A press release by the ministry of health
in Anambra State said: “The operation was led by Federal Government
Presidential taskforce in collaboration with Anambra State Government against
economic sabotage and oil vandalism in the State.
“Seven suspects were arrested and others
being questioned to unraveled other syndicates that have contributed to high
circulation of fake products which have caused numerous ailments amongst Ndi
Anambra.
“The suspects have been arraigned and will
face prosecution, as more efforts are in place to arrest others.”
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