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By John Ogunsemore
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated and destroyed counterfeit alcoholic drinks worth over N30 million in Lagos.
The agency disclosed this in a Monday post on X.
NAFDAC said the fake products were uncovered in an illegal production site located at Offin Road, Balogun, Lagos Island following a complaint.
The agency said, “NAFDAC has uncovered an illegal production site for counterfeit alcoholic beverages on Offin Road, Balogun, Lagos Island.
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“Acting on a complaint, the team discovered a shop repurposed for producing and packaging fake alcoholic drinks.
“Assorted bottles of the offending products were destroyed on-site, while packaging materials, empty bottles, and repackaged drinks were confiscated.
“The estimated value of the destroyed and seized items exceeds ₦30 million.
“NAFDAC has initiated further investigations and advises consumers to buy alcoholic beverages only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious products and activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
