Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have arrested one Madu Simon for allegedly producing fake popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State.
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NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) page on Thursday, saying that it confiscated fake popular alcoholic drinks like Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson, worth about N114 million from Simon.
The agency added that Madu attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended.
“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.
“A search of the premises revealed expired Amarula cream liqueur, empty branded bottles and cartons, stickers, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a purple-coloured chemical suspected to be used for cleaning and reusing bottles.
“The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended.
“Over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages, valued at more than N114 million, were confiscated and evacuated. The outlet has been sealed pending further investigation.
“NAFDAC strongly advises the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“The agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety,” the statement read.
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