NAFDAC raids Lagos shop producing counterfeit alcoholic drinks, destroys goods worth N30 million
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have raided a shop producing and packaging fake alcoholic drinks in Lagos State.
In a post on its X handle on Monday, NAFDAC said the affected drinks and other materials, all running into millions of naira, were destroyed and confiscated respectively during the operation.
It read, “NAFDAC has uncovered an illegal production site for counterfeit alcoholic beverages on Offin Road, Balogun, Lagos Island.”
“Acting on a complaint, the team discovered a shop repurposed for producing and packaging fake alcoholic drinks.
“Assorted bottles of the offending products were destroyed on-site, while packaging materials, empty bottles, and repackaged drinks were confiscated.
“The estimated value of the destroyed and seized items exceeds ₦30 million.”
Stating that investigation is ongoing, the agency advised consumers to buy alcoholic beverages only from reputable vendors.
The public was also urged to report suspicious products and activities to any of the NAFDAC offices nearest to them.
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