The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down at least 100 shops in the Ogbete main market, Enugu, for allegedly selling fake alcoholic beverages.
During the operation, NAFDAC officials also seized a truckload of adulterated products and arrested four traders suspected of being involved in the illegal trade.
Pharm Martins Iluyomade, the NAFDAC director for the South-East Zone, announced on Monday that the suspects are currently in custody and will face charges after the investigation concludes. Iluyomade emphasized that the raid aligns with NAFDAC’s mission to protect public health by eliminating unwholesome, substandard, fake, and adulterated products in the South-East region.
“We launched this operation at the Ogbete Main Market in Enugu, Enugu State, starting Friday, and have closed down 100 shops found selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages,” Iluyomade stated.
He added that the arrested suspects are now in custody. “These fake wines and alcoholic beverages are being sold to unsuspecting customers and the general public, but we are committed to eradicating these harmful products from the market,” Iluyomade said.