The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has uncovered a suspected counterfeit drinks production facility in Lagos state.
In an X post on Tuesday, NAFDAC said the discovery was made
at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, where two suspects were arrested for
allegedly revalidating energy drinks and popular wine and whisky brands.
#HappeningNow NAFDAC has uncovered a suspected counterfeit production facility at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. Two suspects were arrested at the scene while allegedly revalidating energy drinks and popular wine and whisky brands. More details to follow shortly.
— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) October 13, 2026
In a video shared by the agency, stacks of blue cans of
Bullet energy drinks were seen piled up in a storage area, alongside loose cans
and cardboard boxes.
The clip also showed a large blue plastic barrel containing
discarded materials, as well as two men seated on the floor against a wall.
Other scenes showed empty bottles of alcoholic beverages,
bottle caps, corks, labels and packaging materials scattered across the floor
and stored in boxes and bags.
A bottle of Martell cognac was also seen among the
materials, while plastic bags containing caps and seals, printed labels and
other packaging items were displayed in what appeared to be a makeshift
production space.
According to NAFDAC, the two suspects were arrested at the
scene while allegedly revalidating energy drinks and popular wine and whisky
brands.
The development comes amid calls from Nigerians for NAFDAC
to strengthen its surveillance and regulatory oversight to curb the circulation
of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
There has been recent concerns about the safety and
authenticity of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages sold to consumers,
particularly where products are repackaged or relabelled without proper
regulatory oversight.
NAFDAC is saddled with the responsibility if regulating and
controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, , sale and
use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water in
Nigeria.
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