The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has discovered fake alcoholic drinks from the popular Apongbon market in Lagos.
Anita Dabor, Head of Unit, NAFDAC, stated this in an interview in Lagos.
The commission revealed it also seized drinks valued at N8 million during the raid.
It added that the operation was part of its efforts to eradicate fake, unwholesome, and counterfeit alcoholic and non-alcoholic wines and drinks from circulation.
Dabor explained that many of the fake products were sold by merchants underneath the bridge.
She said:
“They were mopped up and include very popular brands of wines and spirits.
“During the mop-up operation, a transport vehicle containing an array of drinks including JAPATA (a herbal drink that failed laboratory tests) was found hidden in the vehicle.
“The offending products were confiscated and evacuated. Attempts to apprehend the supplier of the Japata in the market proved abortive.
“The products mopped up from the market are valued at N8,000,000. However, the investigation is ongoing.”
She assured that NAFDAC would ensure the safety, wholesomeness, and quality of foods and other regulated products offered for sale to the public.
The unit boss hence advised consumers to be vigilant, and exercise discretion when making purchases.
It admonished buyers to report suspicious activities to NAFDAC.
