The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on illicit alcohol production operations.
In a recent enforcement operation on the 21st of March 2024, led by NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate, illegal activities involving the production and distribution of various brands of alcoholic beverages were uncovered at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.
The agency acting on credible intelligence, officers discovered unauthorized production facilities operating within Shop 34, Shop 17/24, and attachment 17/2 in Niger 4 Plaza.
The team found mini plastic mixing tanks, improvised filters, cartons of empty bottles with intact labels, corks, packaging materials, and assorted already produced and packaged drinks.
Over 3,452 cartons of empty and filled bottles, valued at over two hundred and fifty million naira, were seized and evacuated from the location.
NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office, send an email to reforms@nafdac.gov.ng or call 0909 763 0506 and 0909 763 0507 (9am – 5pm).