NAFDAC apprehends fake alcohol producer
NAFDAC
Abdullateef Fowewe
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has apprehended a man identified as Anthony Chidi at Mile 3 Market, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
A statement by the anti-drugs agency on Wednesday disclosed that Chidi was caught inside a dirty shop washing used bottles of various alcoholic brands, which he refilled with unwholesome drinks for resale.
NAFDAC evacuated the shop, confiscating all items found on site for further investigation.
The statement enunciates, “NAFDAC has apprehended Anthony Chidi at Mile 3 Market, Diobu, Port Harcourt, for producing counterfeit alcoholic beverages in unsanitary conditions.
“He was caught inside a filthy shop washing used bottles of various alcoholic brands, which he refilled with unwholesome drinks for resale.
During the raid, officials discovered dirty empty bottles, ethanol, bottle caps, and packaging materials.
“Chidi admitted to running the illicit operation for about a year, sourcing labels from Aba and purchasing used bottles. NAFDAC evacuated the shop, confiscating all items found on site for further investigation.”
