18th August 2024, NewsOrient, News, Law And Society, Business And Economy
By Samuel Orji

Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Control, NAFDAC, has achieved a major breakthrough in it’s fight against manufacturers of fake drugs and beverages.

After thorough surveillance, the officers discovered that several packing stores and rooms in Oke-Arin market had been converted into makeshift factories where different brands of alcoholic drinks were being produced, packaged, and distributed in the open market.

During the raid, over 2,000 cartons of empty bottles and already packaged drinks were seized, along with a mini plastic mixing tank, an improvised filter, and various packaging materials.

Three suspects were arrested in connection with the illegal operation.

NAFDAC has estimated the street value of the seized items at N200 million and is urging the public to remain vigilant, especially when purchasing alcoholic beverages.

Investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face prosecution upon its conclusion.

~ NewsOrient