Two individuals arrested at Lagos Tradefair Complex for removing expired beverage labels and replacing them with falsified date markings

NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate has uncovered an illegal operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, where expired alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were being revalidated for resale.

During the raid, two individuals were caught removing expired beverage labels and replacing them with falsified date markings. Newly printed labels, date-marking tools, and discarded expired labels were seized. The entire premises was sealed, and the products were confiscated. The store owner, identified as the main suspect, was arrested for further investigation.

NAFDAC in a statement released advised consumers to exercise caution during purchases, especially this festive season, and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.

NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake Beverage Operation at Lagos Trade Fair Complex.

NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate has uncovered an illegal operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, where expired alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were being revalidated for resale. pic.twitter.com/lrwoB4HgfY

— NAFDAC NIGERIA (@NafdacAgency) November 22, 2024