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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says Eziukwu Market, also known as Cemetery Market, in Aba, Abia State, is a centre for production and distribution of fake and substandard drinks and beverages.<\/p>\n

The agency made the declaration during an operation led by Mr Martins Iluyomade, Director, South-East Zone, at the market on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Iluyomade described the market as a centre for mass production and distribution of fake and substandard products, likening the situation to weapons of mass destruction.<\/p>\n

The director said in spite of previous crackdowns, including a major operation in December 2023, illegal activities persisted in the market.<\/p>\n

He said it was baffling that individuals remained recalcitrant and determined to make money at the expense of the lives of their fellow citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the last operation the leadership of the market signed an undertaking with NAFDAC to identify and expose those involved in the production and sale of fake goods,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to him, the agency will revisit the agreement as market leaders now have serious questions to answer.<\/p>\n

Iluyomade said the volume of expired products being re-validated was deeply troubling.<\/p>\n

He advised consumers to remain vigilant about the products they purchase to avoid endangering their health.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the raid uncovered an alarming range of fake and adulterated products, including wines, whiskey, yogurt, carbonated drinks, chips, dry gin and other beverages.<\/p>\n

The items were found either being produced in unsanitary conditions within the market or stored in sections where expired products were re-labelled with new dates.<\/p>\n

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