By Biola Lawal
Lagos (FLOWERBUDNEWS): In a sting operation, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has again busted an illegal wine factory in Lagos whose operators specialised in adulterating popular wine brands.
One of the operators of the illegal outfit who was identified as Madu Abuchi Simon, was arrested by NAFDAC operatives when the facility was raided.
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,” a NAFDAC statement disclosed.
On sighting the NAFDAC enforcement operatives, the suspect attempted to flee, but was apprehended.
A mop-up of items in the premises revealed expired Amarula cream liquor, empty branded bottles and cartons, stickers, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a purple-coloured chemical suspected to be used for cleaning and reusing bottles, NAFDAC stated.
Over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages, valued at more than ₦114 million, were confiscated and evacuated.
The outlet has been sealed pending further investigation, NAFDAC stated.
Commenting on the successful operation, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye counseled the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors .
Prof. Adeyeye also urged Nigerians to always report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office, assuring : ”the Agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety.(NAFDAC)
