Anambra Govt Seals Illegal Wine Factory, Arrests Seven In Onitsha

The Anambra State government through its agency Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra; OCHA Brigade created by Prof. Soludo’s administration has confiscated and sealed off a local manufacturing company specialised in the mass production of fake wines and other exotic drinks in the State at Nkpor market.

This fake wine company has over the years produced and distributed several types of fake and unapproved wines in large quantities and distributed for general consumption.

The Operation was led by the Federal Government Presidential task force in collaboration with the Anambra State Government against economic sabotage and oil vandalism in the State.

Seven suspects were arrested and others are being questioned to unravel other syndicates that have contributed to high circulation of fake products which have caused numerous ailments amongst Anambra citizens.

The suspects have been arraigned and will face prosecution, as more efforts are in place to arrest others.

Arrested suspect

Arrested suspect.