Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have discovered a location in Lagos where expired and counterfeit alcoholic beverages were being sold to unsuspecting consumers.
A man identified as Madu Abuchi Simon was nabbed while allegedly faking well-known alcohol brands like Hennessy, Baileys, William Lawson, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson. He reportedly tried to escape the scene but was caught.
During a thorough search, NAFDAC officials uncovered several incriminating items, including expired Amarula cream liqueur, branded bottles and cartons, adhesive labels, stoves, cleaning equipment, cotton wool, and a suspicious purple substance believed to be used for bottle recycling.
The agency stated via its social media platforms that “over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages, valued at more than N114 million, were confiscated and evacuated. The outlet has been sealed pending further investigation.”
The agency added: “NAFDAC has uncovered an operation involved in the sale of adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos.
“One Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon was caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.”
Consumers were also warned to exercise caution.
“NAFDAC strongly advises the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“The Agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety.”
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