NAFDAC busts N2bn counterfeit alcohol packaging materials in Lagos

Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has busted an illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State.

The agency confiscated over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately ₦2 billion.

This was disclosed in a post shared on NAFDAC’s X handle on Thursday, November 21.

The post reads: “NAFDAC has dismantled illegal alcohol packaging operations at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State.

“During the raid, over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages, valued at approximately ₦2 billion, were confiscated. These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products.

“NAFDAC warns about the severe health risks of counterfeit alcohol, including poisoning and organ damage. Consumers are advised to purchase alcoholic beverages only from trusted vendors and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”

Source: X | NafdacAgency