Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have confiscated fake alcoholic drinks worth over ₦180 million in Lagos.
The agency made this known in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday.
It revealed that the products were intercepted following a raid on a makeshift factory in Oke Arin market, Lagos Island.
According to NAFDAC, the operation was carried out after a complaint about the illegal production of alcoholic beverages.
NAFDAC has raided a makeshift factory in Oke Arin market, Lagos Island, following a complaint about the illegal production of alcoholic beverages.
Three men were apprehended and various counterfeit alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, and packaging materials were seized. pic.twitter.com/278mDeNFxR
— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) December 3, 2024
According to the statement, three men were arrested in the process, with several fake drinks seized also.
“The products, valued at over ₦180 million, included fake versions of popular brands. The main suspect, Mr. Tochukwu Henry, confessed to refilling bottles labelled as Rémy Martin with ST-Rémy contents and employing two others to assist in the illicit operation,” the agency said.
“NAFDAC has raided a makeshift factory in Oke Arin market, Lagos Island, following a complaint about the illegal production of alcoholic beverages.
“Three men were apprehended and various counterfeit alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, and packaging materials were seized.”
It stated that “all suspects are currently in custody for further investigation,” calling on the “public to remain vigilant, especially during the festive season, and to report suspicious activities and products to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
