NAFDAC Raids Aba Market Of Illicit Beverages

The Abia State Command of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday raided the popular Eziukwu Market, otherwise known as Cemetery Market.

It was gathered that the operation lasted for about three hours, and products worth millions of naira were seized. Market sources said the NAFDAC officials raided several shops suspected to be used for the production of illicit and relabeling of expired drinks.


According to the sources, the area raided is notorious for the production and relabeling of expired products, with an automated machine for corking.


The traders regretted the criminal actions, saying it has given genuine drinks and beverage sellers a bad name. They called for more powers to be given to NAFDAC and SON to rid the market, especially in Aba, of fake and adulterated products.

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