The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its operatives seized counterfeit packaging materials for alcoholic beverages and other products, worth more than N200 million in Aba, Abia state.
In an X post on Wednesday, NaAFDAC said the officials raided
five shops at Old Court road market in Aba following credible intelligence on
the production and supply of counterfeit packaging materials.
The agency said the seized items included fake labels,
corks, packs and outer packaging materials bearing the names of several brands.
“The operation uncovered counterfeit labels, corks, packs
and outer packaging materials bearing the names of several brands, including
Jameson, Glenfiddich, Four Cousins, Lord’s Dry Gin, Imperial Blue, Goya Oil,
Chelsea, Squadron and Seaman’s Aromatic Schnapps. The packaging materials
seized were estimated to be worth over N200 million,” the post reads.
NAFDAC said its investigation and enforcement operatives
encountered threats and resistance from traders during the operation, making it
difficult to evacuate the seized materials.
It added that the owners of the five shops were absent
during the raid, while the premises were placed on hold to prevent interference
with the items left inside.
According to the agency, it invited the market union
chairman, who pledged to ensure the security of the sealed premises and assist
in identifying the shop owners.
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