NAFDAC Seizes N350m Fake Alcohol in Lagos Operation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted an operation in Lagos, seizing counterfeit and adulterated alcohol products valued at approximately N350 million. The agency dismantled two illegal production outlets following credible intelligence that led to a raid at the Zamfara Plaza Trade Fair Complex on Lagos Island.

During the operation, NAFDAC recovered 1,800 cartons of counterfeit alcohol, discovering makeshift facilities equipped with improvised filtration systems and empty brand bottles used for packaging fake drinks. The agency arrested suspects linked to the distribution of these counterfeit beverages to retail outlets.

NAFDAC emphasized the serious health risks associated with consuming adulterated alcohol, which can lead to poisoning, organ damage, and even death. The agency reiterated its commitment to prosecuting offenders and urged the public to purchase products only from authorized outlets.

This operation comes amid growing concerns over the illicit alcohol trade in Nigeria, which poses significant risks to public health and legitimate businesses.