The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a major illicit operation involved in the sale of adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos.
The suspect, Madu Abuchi Simon, who was caught in the act of counterfeiting popular brands such as Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson, attempted to flee but was apprehended.
The NAFDAC operatives upon searching the premises uncovered 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.
According to a statement on the agency’s X handle, over 100 cartons of fake alcoholic drinks were recovered and confiscated pending further investigations.
The statement reads: ” 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 search of 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.The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended.
“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 strongly advises the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.The Agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety.”
