VIDEO: NAFDAC uncovers fake drinks factory in Lagos, arrests two
NAFDAC has uncovered a fake drinks factory in Lagos, arresting two suspects for allegedly relabeling expired Bullet Energy Drink, Don Julio and Jameson. Read More:…
NAFDAC, the federal agency responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of food, drugs and other regulated products in Nigeria, routinely carries out enforcement raids targeting counterfeit and substandard goods, particularly in major commercial hubs like Lagos. Fake and relabelled alcoholic and energy drinks pose a significant public health risk, as expired or counterfeit products are often repackaged with new labels to disguise their true shelf life or origin, exposing unsuspecting consumers to potentially harmful contents.
The coverage across outlets agrees on the core facts: NAFDAC raided a suspected counterfeit drinks facility in the Ojo area of Lagos, along the Badagry Expressway, and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in relabeling expired products including Bullet Energy Drink, Don Julio and Jameson. Vanguard adds that the crackdown is part of heightened enforcement ahead of the festive season, when demand for alcoholic beverages rises, while Channels TV highlights NAFDAC's appeal to the public to stay vigilant against fake products. Details such as the suspects' identities, the scale of the operation, and whether criminal charges have been filed have not yet been disclosed.