NAFDAC Seizes N200 Million in Counterfeit Alcohol Packaging

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted a raid on five shops at Old Court Road Market in Aba, Abia State, seizing counterfeit alcoholic beverage packaging materials valued at more than N200 million. This operation is part of NAFDAC's nationwide effort to combat counterfeit and substandard products.

The agency's Investigation and Enforcement operatives acted on credible intelligence regarding the production and supply of counterfeit packaging materials for popular alcoholic beverage brands. During the raid, NAFDAC operatives faced threats and resistance from traders, complicating the evacuation of the seized materials.

The shop owners were absent, leading to the sealing of the premises to prevent interference. NAFDAC also engaged the market union chairman for assistance in identifying the shop owners.

This operation follows other recent enforcement actions by NAFDAC, including a significant seizure of counterfeit alcoholic beverages worth over N2 billion in Lagos.