Korede Abdullah in Lagos
In a major breakthrough, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled counterfeit alcohol packaging centers at Article Market, Abule-Osun, Lagos State.
The agency in a statement on Thursday said the raid resulted in the seizure of items worth an estimated ₦2 billion, including over 50,000 fake branded labels and packaging materials used to produce unauthorized and hazardous alcoholic beverages.
The agency’s said its efforts to curb the production and distribution of fake and substandard products are ongoing, as NAFDAC has been actively monitoring and raiding suspicious locations, shutting down factories, and arresting perpetrators.
The statement said, “NAFDAC has dismantled illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. During the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately ₦2 billion, were confiscated.”
NAFDAC disclosed that the items were used in the illegal production of alcoholic drinks that pose severe health risks.
“These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products. NAFDAC warns about the severe health risks of counterfeit alcohol, including poisoning and organ damage,” the statement said.
NAFDAC urged consumers to remain vigilant by purchasing alcoholic beverages only from trusted vendors and reporting any suspicious activities.
“Consumers are advised to purchase alcoholic beverages only from trusted vendors and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office,” the statement added.
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