The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility worth over ₦500 million in Aba, Abia State.
The facility, located at No. 25 Omenazu Street, was reportedly operating under unhygienic conditions, raising concerns about the safety of alcoholic beverages allegedly produced there.
According to NAFDAC, its officials discovered suspected counterfeit packaging materials, empty bottles, ethanol, unidentified liquid mixtures, sealing machines, bottle caps, cartons and tanks during the operation.
The agency also reported finding plastic buckets and 200-litre drums containing ethanol, including one with tree bark immersed in the substance. A drum containing approximately 200 litres of liquid was reportedly recovered from a vehicle abandoned at the scene.
NAFDAC disclosed that the suspected operator fled upon the arrival of its officials, leaving behind packaging materials bearing the names of Sir Edwards Scotch Whisky and Scottish Hills Whisky.
The agency estimated the value of the recovered equipment, materials and other components at over ₦500 million.
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The discovery has raised concerns over the potential health risks associated with alcoholic beverages allegedly manufactured without verified quality standards and under unsanitary conditions.
NAFDAC has urged members of the public to provide credible information about suspected illegal manufacturing activities to support its enforcement operations.
The agency provided the following channels for reporting suspicious activities:
- Call Centre: 0800-1-623322
- Alternative Line: 0700-1-623322
- Email: reforms@nafdac.gov.ng
As of the time of the report, NAFDAC had not disclosed whether any arrests had been made in connection with the discovery.
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