The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has noted that it has raised fake alcoholic products to the tune of N180million.
According to a post on the NAFDAC X handle, this occurred as the agency raided a makeshift factory in Oke Arin market, Lagos Island, following a complaint about the illegal production of alcoholic beverages.
“Three men were apprehended and various counterfeit alcoholic drinks, empty bottles, and packaging materials were seized.”
“The products, valued at over N180 million, included fake versions of popular brands. The main suspect, Mr. Tochukwu Henry, confessed to refilling bottles labelled as Rémy Martin with ST-Rémy contents and employing two others to assist in the illicit operation.”
“All suspects are currently in custody for further investigation. NAFDAC calls on the public to remain vigilant, especially during the festive season, and to report suspicious activities and products to the nearest NAFDAC office” the NAFDAC noted.
There have been worries over counterfeit products in the Nigerian market.
It would be recalled that Society Reporters had reported that the agency seized fake drugs worth N300 million days ago.