The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and shut down two illegal facilities involved in the production of counterfeit and adulterated alcoholic beverages in Lagos State, seizing products valued at approximately N350 million.

In a statement shared on its official X handle, the agency said the operation was carried out following credible intelligence on the activities of the syndicates.

NAFDAC operatives conducted coordinated raids at Zamfara Plaza within the Trade Fair Complex and in parts of Lagos Island, where they recovered over 1,800 cartons of fake alcoholic drinks.

At the Trade Fair Complex, officials discovered makeshift production setups, including plastic mixing tanks, improvised filtration systems, empty branded bottles, corks, and packaging materials used in producing and packaging the counterfeit products.

During a separate operation on Lagos Island, one suspect was arrested in connection with the illegal production and distribution of the adulterated beverages through a retail outlet. The agency confirmed that all seized items have been removed for further regulatory action.

NAFDAC also warned that consuming adulterated alcohol can pose serious health dangers, including poisoning, organ damage, and even death.