NAFDAC confiscates counterfeit wines in Nasarawa

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NAFDAC confiscates counterfeit wines in Nasarawa

The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has conficated counterfeit wines worth N41.2m in Nasarawa State.

The agency made this disclosure in a post on its official X handle on Monday.

It said the exercise followed a raid in shops in some parts of the state.

The agency carried out the raid on wine shops in Mararaba Market and the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of the State.

“NAFDAC has conducted a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba Market and the New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State.

“The operation targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, resulting in the seizure of products valued at over N41.2 million.

“NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement team is actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind these counterfeit drinks.

“NAFDAC urges consumers to remain vigilant and report suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate action,” the post read.