The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the seizure of counterfeit alcoholic beverage packaging materials worth over ₦200 million in Aba, Abia State.
The seizure followed a raid, based on credible intelligence, on five shops at Old Court Road Market in Aba on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The shops were suspected of producing and supplying counterfeit packaging materials for popular alcoholic beverages and other products.
According to NAFDAC, the operation uncovered counterfeit labels, corks, packs, and outer packaging materials bearing the names of several brands, including Jameson, Glenfiddich, Four Cousins, Lord’s Dry Gin, Imperial Blue, Goya Oil, Chelsea, Squadron, and Seaman’s Aromatic Schnapps.
“The packaging materials seized were estimated to be worth over ₦200 million,” it said.
The regulatory body stated that its Investigation and Enforcement operatives encountered threats and resistance from traders during the operation, making it difficult to evacuate the seized materials.
NAFDAC disclosed that the owners of the five shops were absent during the operation.
It also revealed that the premises were “placed on hold” to prevent interference with the items remaining inside.
The agency added that it had invited the market union chairman, who pledged to ensure the security of the sealed premises and assist in identifying and presenting the shop owners.
