Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad/VCRU have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the production and distribution of ad#lterated alcoholic beverages in the state.
The suspects identified as Ikechukwu Okeke 42, and Okeke
Chukwuemeka 38, were arrested in the early hours of today, June 15, following
credible intelligence received by the Police.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are
members of a syndicate specializing in the adulteration and counterfeiting of
various alcoholic beverages.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to
the crime and subsequently led operatives to their mini-factory.
During the raid of their facility, the police operatives
recovered several suspected adulterated alcoholic products, including Seaman’s
Schnapps, McDowell’s, Eagle Schnapps, Elliot Hot Drinks, and Baileys Fresh
Cream, as well as dangerous chemicals allegedly used in the production process.
Also recovered were numerous empty bottles, labels, and other packaging
materials intended for the continued manufacture of the counterfeit drinks.
Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the spokesperson of the
command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects are currently in Police custody,
while the exhibits have been secured for forensic examination and evidential
purposes.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye
Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has commended the operatives for the successful
operation and warned individuals engaged in the production and distribution of
counterfeit consumable products to desist or face the full weight of the law
Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other
members of the syndicate and uncover the extent of their operations.
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