Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Tuesday, uncovered a large-scale counterfeit alcoholic beverage operation at the Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos State.

A statement by the Agency noted that the feat was achieved by its Investigation & Enforcement (I&E) Directorate, which raided the facility.

According to NAFDAC, the fake alcoholic beverage operation concealed within makeshift parking stores on the premises was executed based on credible intelligence and resulted in the discovery of more than 20 illegal stores engaged in criminal operations within the complex.

The suspects, identified as Chibuzor Okafor and William John, were arrested at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, along the Badagry Expressway, during an enforcement raid on a two-storey building allegedly used for the operation.

NAFDAC officials said they recovered drums, filters, packaging materials, a heating device, and other equipment suspected to have been used to produce and repackage drinks during the operation.