The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit packaging materials for alcoholic beverages and other products worth over N200 million from five shops at Old Court Road Market in Aba, Abia State. The agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X…...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit packaging materials for alcoholic beverages and other products worth over N200 million from five shops at Old Court Road Market in Aba, Abia State.
The agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, October 14, following a raid conducted by its operatives after receiving credible intelligence about the suspected production and supply of counterfeit packaging materials.
NAFDAC said the operation uncovered counterfeit labels, corks, packs and outer packaging materials bearing the names of several brands, including Jameson, Glenfiddich, Four Cousins, Lord’s Dry Gin, Imperial Blue, Goya Oil, Chelsea, Squadron and Seaman’s Aromatic Schnapps.
According to the agency, the seized materials were estimated to be worth over N200 million.
“Today, NAFDAC, acting on credible intelligence, raided five shops at Old Court Road Market, Aba, Abia State, suspected of producing and supplying counterfeit packaging materials for popular alcoholic beverages and other products,” the statement read.
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The agency also disclosed that its Investigation and Enforcement operatives encountered threats and resistance from traders during the operation, making it difficult to evacuate the seized materials.
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It added that the owners of the five shops were absent during the raid, prompting the agency to place the premises on hold to prevent interference with the materials remaining inside.
NAFDAC said it had invited the market union chairman, who pledged to ensure the security of the sealed premises and assist the agency in identifying and presenting the shop owners.
The operation comes amid efforts by the agency to curb the circulation of counterfeit products and protect consumers from the potential dangers associated with fake and improperly packaged goods.
TVC News had earlier reported that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit production facility at the BBA Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State, arresting two suspects during the operation.
The agency disclosed this in a terse post via its official X handle on Tuesday, October 13, saying the facility was located at Zamfara Plaza within the complex.
According to NAFDAC, the suspects were arrested while allegedly revalidating energy drinks as well as popular wine and whisky brands.