Xmas: 1,600 bags of fake rice seized in Nasarawa, says NAFDAC
NAFDAC has raided shops and warehouses producing and distributing counterfeit rice in Nasarawa, discovering 1,600 counterfeit bags of rice.
“In a major operation, NAFDAC has shut down eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.
“The facilities were implicated in producing and distributing counterfeit rice, leading to the seizure of over 1,600 bags worth approximately ₦5 billion,” said the agency on Friday in a statement.
It added, “The raid extended to Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja, following a directive from the @DGatNAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.
“The operation uncovered counterfeit rice repackaged in branded bags such as Big Bull, Royal Stallion, and Tomato Aposo, which aimed at deceiving unsuspecting consumers.
“Empty rice bags bearing popular brand names were also discovered at the Karu facility.”
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