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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation at the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, with products valued at over ₦2 billion seized.
NAFDAC, in a post on X on Tuesday, said operatives from its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate raided the complex and found more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations concealed within makeshift parking stores.
Officers found suspects in the process of blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe beverages for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products, according to the agency.
More from the raid pic.twitter.com/YbFHv1CM3t
— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) October 13, 2026
NAFDAC added that “two suspects were apprehended, and products seized and evacuated are valued at over ₦2 billion.”
“The Agency urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious manufacturing, revalidation, or sales activity through NAFDAC’s official complaints line: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322),” NAFDAC said.
NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Alcohol Operation at Lagos International Trade Fair Complex
Today, operatives from NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) Directorate raided the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, uncovering a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation concealed within makeshift parking stores on the premises.
The enforcement action was executed on the basis of credible intelligence and resulted in the discovery of more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations within the complex. Officers found suspects in the process of blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe beverages for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products.
Two suspects were apprehended, and products seized and evacuated are valued at over ₦2 billion.
The Agency urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious manufacturing, revalidation, or sales activity through NAFDAC’s official complaints line: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322).
— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) October 13, 2026
