NAFDAC Busts ₦114m Fake Liquor Racket in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has foiled an operation involved in the sale of adulterated and expired alcoholic beverages in Lagos, arresting one suspect and confiscating goods worth over ₦114 million.

The agency’s operatives caught Mr. Madu Abuchi Simon in the act of faking popular liquor brands, including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson. A search of the premises revealed expired products, empty bottles, cartons, stickers, and chemicals suspected to be used for cleaning and reusing bottles.

NAFDAC has sealed the outlet pending further investigation and advises the public to purchase alcoholic products only from reputable vendors, reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office. The agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety.