By Biola Lawal
Lagos (Flowerbudnews) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NÀFDAC) has bursted another illegal alcohol production facility in Lagos as it intensified operations against counterfeiters of food and beverages across the country.
In the sting operation which was conducted by NÀFDAC operatives at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, over 3,452 cartons of empty and filled bottles, valued at over two hundred and fifty million naira (₦250 million), were seized and evacuated.
Flowerbudnews learnt that men of the NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate led the operation against the illegal activities involving the production and distribution of various brands of alcoholic beverages were uncovered at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
According to a report of the operation, the operational team acted on ”credible intelligence, officers discovered unauthorised production facilities operating within Shop 34, Shop 17/24, and attachment 17/2 in Niger 4 Plaza.
”The team found mini plastic mixing tanks, improvised filters, cartons of empty bottles with…
.”..intact labels, corks, packaging materials, and assorted already produced and packaged drinks.’:
The report disclosed that ”Over 3,452 cartons of empty and filled bottles, valued at over two hundred and fifty million naira (₦250 million), were seized and evacuated from the location.”
NAFDAC urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office, send an email to reforms@nafdac.gov.ng or call 0909 763 0506 and 0909 763 0507 (9am – 5pm).
Commending NÀFDAC on the success of the Trade Fair Complex operation against counterfeiters, a social media user, Omo Ope
( @omoopee) lauded NÀFDAC saying:
”Thanks for the update! It’s great to see NAFDAC taking action against illegal alcohol production. Your efforts are crucial for public health and safety. Keep up the good work!❤️❤️” (Flowerbudnews)
