NAFDAC Raids Lagos Trade Fair Complex, Seizes Fake Drinks Worth N3 Billion

 NAFDAC Raids Lagos Trade Fair Complex, Seizes Fake Drinks Worth N3 Billion

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raided the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, uncovering over 20 illegal stores involved in blending, counterfeiting, and revalidating expired alcoholic drinks. The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of adulterated products valued at over ₦2 billion. For more details, view the announcement on X.

NAFDAC operatives uncover illegal stores allegedly used to counterfeit alcoholic beverages at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. Credit: X | NafdacAgency

The statement read, “Today, operatives from NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) Directorate raided the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, uncovering a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation concealed within makeshift parking stores on the premises.

“The enforcement action was executed on the basis of credible intelligence and resulted in the discovery of more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations within the complex.”

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