The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit drinks production facility in Lagos state
In a post shared via X on Tuesday, NAFDAC said the discovery was made at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, where two suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in the illegal operation.
According to NAFDAC, the two suspects, identified as Chibuzor Okafor and William John, were arrested at the scene while allegedly revalidating energy drinks and popular wine and whisky brands.
In a video shared by the agency, stacks of blue cans of Bullet energy drinks were seen piled up in a storage area, alongside loose cans and cardboard boxes.
The clip also showed a large blue plastic barrel containing discarded materials, as well as two men seated on the floor against a wall.
Other scenes showed empty bottles of alcoholic beverages, bottle caps, corks, labels and packaging materials scattered across the floor and stored in boxes and bags.
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A bottle of Martell cognac was also seen among the materials, while plastic bags containing caps and seals, printed labels and other packaging items were displayed in what appeared to be a makeshift production space.
The development comes amid calls from Nigerians for NAFDAC to strengthen its surveillance and regulatory oversight to curb the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
NAFDAC said the operation formed part of continuing efforts to remove counterfeit, adulterated and unregistered products from the Nigerian market.
The agency reiterated that consumers could be exposed to serious health risks when drinks were repackaged under the labels of established brands without proper quality controls or verification of their contents.
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