The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has found a hidden place in Lagos where fake and expired alcohol was being sold.

A man named Madu Abuchi Simon was caught while trying to make fake copies of well-known drinks like Hennessy, Baileys, Martell, and Jameson. He tried to escape but was quickly arrested.

During their search, NAFDAC officers found expired bottles of Amarula cream liquor, empty branded bottles, cartons, stickers, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a strange purple chemical. The chemical was likely used to wash and reuse old bottles to make the drinks look new.

NAFDAC shared the news on social media, saying they seized over 100 cartons of these fake drinks. The agency said the drinks are being kept while the investigation continues.

NAFDAC is warning people to be careful and report any suspicious alcohol products. They also promised to keep working hard to stop the sale of harmful fake drinks in Nigeria.

” NAFDAC has uncovered an operation involved in the sale 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.

A search of the premises revealed expired Amarula cream liquor, 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.”

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