The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation at the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, seizing products valued at over ₦2 billion.

The agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate raided the complex following credible intelligence, discovering more than 20 illegal stores allegedly used for criminal activities.

Suspects were reportedly caught blending and counterfeiting popular alcoholic beverage brands, revalidating expired and unsafe drinks for resale, and stockpiling banned imported products.

Two suspects were arrested during the operation, while the affected products were seized and evacuated.

NAFDAC urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious manufacturing, revalidation or sales of regulated products through its complaints line: 0800-1-NAFDAC (0800-1-623322).