The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation at International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos.
Operatives from NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided complex on Tuesday, uncovering operation concealed within makeshift parking stores on premises.
Enforcement action was executed on basis of credible intelligence and resulted in discovery of more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations within complex.
Officers found suspects in process of blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe beverages for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products.
Two suspects were apprehended, and products seized and evacuated are valued at over N2 billion.
Agency urges members of public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious manufacturing, revalidation, or sales activity through NAFDAC’s official complaints line: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322).
