The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted fake alcoholic beverages at Mile 3 Market, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, arresting the producer, Anthony Chidi in the process.
NAFDAC disclosed this on Wednesday, noting that the beverages are produced in “unsanitary conditions”.
The agency revealed that Chidi was caught inside a filthy shop washing used bottles of various alcoholic brands, which he refilled with unwholesome drinks for resale.
“During the raid, officials discovered dirty empty bottles, ethanol, bottle caps, and packaging materials.
“Chidi admitted to running the illicit operation for about a year, sourcing labels from Aba and purchasing used bottles,” it stated.
The regulatory said that it evacuated the shop, and confiscated all items found on site for further investigation.
