The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed seizing counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits worth N41.2 million in Nasarawa State.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NAFDAC made this known on Monday after conducting a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba market and the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State.
According to the agency, the operation, targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, resulted in the seizure of the products valued at over N41.2 million.
The agency wrote: “NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement team is actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind these counterfeit drinks”.
NAFDAC, meanwhile, urged consumers to remain vigilant and report suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate action.