…NADAC said, in a statement today, that their officers discovered that several packing stores and rooms in Oke-Arin market had been converted into makeshift factories
…Some of the fake alcoholic beverages includes known brands such as Jameson, Flirt Vodka and Sierra as well as Tombo
FRI AUG 16 2024-theGBJournal| The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) enforcement officers acting on intelligence reports, have uncovered an illegal facility producing various alcoholic beverages in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State, after what the regulator described as ”thorough surveillance.”
Some of the fake alcoholic beverages includes known brands such as Jameson, Flirt Vodka and Sierra as well as Tombo
NADAC said, in a statement today, that their officers discovered that several packing stores and rooms in Oke-Arin market had been converted into makeshift factories where different brands of alcoholic drinks were being produced, packaged, and distributed in the open market.
”During the raid, over 2,000 cartons of empty bottles and already packaged drinks were seized, along with a mini plastic mixing tank, an improvised filter, and various packaging materials. Three suspects were arrested in connection with the illegal operation.”
NAFDAC has estimated the street value of the seized items at N200 million and is urging the public to remain vigilant, especially when purchasing alcoholic beverages.
It said investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face prosecution upon its conclusion.
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