The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said its operatives have seized more than N2 billion worth of counterfeit alcoholic beverages from about 20 illegal stores concealed within makeshift parking spaces on the premises Trade Fair Market, Lagos.
NAFDAC said the counterfeit alcoholic beverages were uncovered during a raid at Trade Fair Market, Lagos.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on its X handle on Tuesday, following an operation by its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate.
NAFDAC said the raid followed credible intelligence that exposed illegal activities within the market complex.
It said operatives uncovered more than 20 illegal stores concealed within makeshift parking spaces on the premises.
Suspects were found blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe drinks for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products.
NAFDAC disclosed that two suspects were arrested during the operation, while operatives evacuated the seized products from the complex.
The agency warned against activities that could endanger public health through the circulation of counterfeit, expired or unsafe alcoholic beverages.
It urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspected illegal manufacturing, product revalidation or sales activities.
NAFDAC provided its official complaints line, 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322), for reporting suspicious activities.