By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled two illegal alcohol production syndicates operating in Lagos State, seizing counterfeit and adulterated products valued at about ₦350 million.
The agency said the enforcement operation followed credible intelligence, leading to coordinated raids at Zamfara Plaza within the Trade Fair Complex and parts of Lagos Island.
During the operation at the Trade Fair Complex, NAFDAC operatives discovered makeshift production facilities where fake alcoholic beverages were being produced. The site was equipped with plastic mixing tanks, improvised filtration systems, empty branded bottles, corks, and packaging materials used to package the counterfeit drinks.
In a related raid on Lagos Island, officials arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the production and distribution of fake alcoholic beverages through a retail outlet. All recovered items from both locations have been confiscated and evacuated for further regulatory action.
NAFDAC warned that consuming adulterated alcoholic drinks poses significant health risks, including poisoning, organ damage, and possible death.
The agency reiterated its commitment to prosecuting offenders and safeguarding public health. It also urged members of the public to purchase alcoholic beverages only from authorised outlets and report suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office or via its toll-free line, 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322).
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