The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said its operatives have apprehended one Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon, involved in the sale and production of adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos.
NAFDAC, on its official X on Thursday, said Simon was caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic drinks including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.
It added that the agency’s operatives confiscated over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages valued at more than N114 million were confiscated and the shop was sealed pending further notice.
The statement read, “NADAC has uncovered an operative involved in the sale and of adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos. One Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon was caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.
“Over 100 cartons of assorted alcoholic beverages, valued at more than N114 million, were evacuated. The outlet has been sealed pending further investigation.”
The agency advised the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.
NAFDAC said it remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety.
