The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced the arrest of one Madu Simon, who is accused of manufacturing counterfeit popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State.
In a statement shared on its X page Thursday, NAFDAC revealed that the suspect was caught falsifying well-known alcohol brands such as Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.
The agency further disclosed that Simon attempted to escape but was swiftly captured by its operatives.
The statement detailed, “One Mr Madu Abuchi Simon was caught in the act of falsifying popular alcoholic brands including Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.
“A search of the premises revealed expired Amarula cream liqueur, empty branded bottles and cartons, stickers, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a purple-coloured chemical suspected to be used for cleaning and reusing bottles.
“The suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended.”
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NAFDAC confirmed that it recovered adulterated alcoholic beverages worth N114 million from the premises, and an investigation has been initiated into the incident.
“Over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages, valued at more than N114 million, were confiscated and evacuated. The outlet has been sealed pending further investigation.
“NAFDAC strongly advises the public to buy alcoholic products only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“The agency remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring consumer safety,” the statement concluded.