Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have arrested one Madu Abuchi Simon for allegedly producing counterfeit versions of popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State.

In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the agency revealed that adulterated brands discovered at the suspect’s outlet included Hennessy, William Lawson, Baileys, Martell, St. Remy, and Jameson.

According to NAFDAC, Simon was caught in the act and attempted to flee the scene but was swiftly apprehended by its operatives. A search of the premises uncovered expired Amarula cream liqueur, branded empty bottles and cartons, stickers, stoves, buckets, cotton wool, and a purple-coloured chemical suspected to be used for cleaning and reusing the bottles.

“Over 100 cartons of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages, valued at more than N114 million, were confiscated and evacuated. The outlet has been sealed pending further investigation,” the statement said.

NAFDAC urged consumers to purchase alcoholic beverages only from reputable vendors and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest agency office.

The agency reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring the safety of consumers across the country.