The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit alcoholic drinks and other beverages valued at more than ₦2 billion during a raid on over 20 makeshift shops at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex.
The operation targeted shops at Zamfara Plaza, which were allegedly being used to produce fake alcoholic drinks and repackage expired beverages for sale.
Workers were reportedly found tampering with expiry dates and replacing product labels on energy drinks, wines and whiskies. Two suspects were also reportedly arrested during the raid.
The seizure raises concerns about the safety of beverages reaching consumers, particularly where expired products are allegedly relabelled and returned to circulation. Buyers who cannot easily verify a drink’s authenticity or expiry date may unknowingly purchase products that no longer meet the required safety standards.
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Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the operation focused on suspected illegal activities involving the production and repackaging of drinks at the trade fair complex. However, details of the suspects’ identities, the specific products seized and any subsequent legal action were not provided in the available information.
The incident highlights the importance of checking product labels, expiry dates and packaging before purchasing beverages. Consumers should be cautious of drinks with altered labels, unclear expiry information or packaging that appears to have been tampered with.
NAFDAC is responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of food, drugs and other regulated products in Nigeria. Its enforcement activities are intended to protect consumers from unsafe and substandard products.
Further details on the investigation, including the identities of the arrested suspects and any formal charges, were not available in the information provided.
