The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal operation producing and distributing adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos State.
In a statement released, the agency revealed that its operatives apprehended one Madu Abuchi Simon, who was found counterfeiting several well-known alcoholic brands, including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.
A search of the premises uncovered a cache of incriminating materials, including expired Amarula cream liqueur, empty branded bottles and cartons, counterfeit labels, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a purple-colored chemical suspected to be used for cleaning and refilling the bottles.
NAFDAC reported that Simon attempted to flee during the raid but was captured by operatives. Over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages valued at over N114 million were seized, and the facility has been sealed off pending further investigation.
The agency warned the public to avoid buying alcoholic drinks from questionable sources and urged individuals to report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
