NAFDAC Raids Counterfeit Alcoholic Drink Production Site in Lagos, Seizes Items Worth over ₦30m
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided an illegal and counterfeit alcoholic beverages production site in Offin Road, Lagos Island area of Lagos State.
NAFDAC, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday stated that its team acting on a complaint 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,” the agency said.
It revealed that it has initiated further investigations, and advised consumers to buy alcoholic beverages only from reputable vendors.
The regulatory body also encouraged consumers to report any suspicious products and activities to its nearest office.
