By Biola Lawal
FLOWERBUDNEWS: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recorded another major hit against counterfeiters in Abia State as it bursted a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility in Aba..
NAFDAC reports disclosed that the illegal alcoholic drink factory, which was located at No. 25 Omenazu Street, Aba, was successfully bursted by NAFDAC Operatives acting on credible intelligence.
The suspected criminal counterfeiters’ gang leader fled upon the team’s arrival, abandoning a vehicle in which counterfeit packaging materials bearing the names of Sir Edwards Scotch Whisky and Scottish Hills Whisky were stacked.
Empty bottles and a drum containing approximately 200 litres of liquid were found, were also discovered in the abandoned vehicle.
Inside the unhygienic facility, NAFDAC Operatives, who were actively aided by security agents, found counterfeit packaging materials, bottle caps, sealing machines, empty bottles, cartons and tanks containing various liquid concoctions.
The operatives also discovered dirty sieves reportedly used in the production process, Plastic buckets and 200-litre drums containing ethanol and tree bark immersed in ethanol
The estimated value of the equipment, materials and facility components is over ₦500 million.
Commenting on the latest successful operation by her officers, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, urged members of the public to continue to provide credible information on suspected illegal manufacturing activities to aid the Agency’s enforcement efforts.
She stressed that the Agency could be notified through its Call Centre; 0800-1-623322 or 0700-1-623322, or email reforms@nafdac.gov.ng.
FLOWERBUDNEWS reports that the latest NAFDAC successful operation has attracted tremendous commendation on social media.
In his comment on X, OmoOba Olukokun, called for death sentence for counterfeiters, saying; “If I were the president of this country.. everybody caught in this act will face death that same day within 2 hrs max.. It will pass a message to others.”
