NAFDAC Impounds 500 Cartons Of Fake Dry Gin In Rivers

The National Agency for Food  Administration, Drugs and Control (NAFDAC) has impounded over 500 cartons of fake and adulterated Chelsea Dry Gin andSquadron Dark Rum worth about N3million in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

The agency also arrested four persons, including two females, suspected to be involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fake Chelsea Dry Gin and Squadron Dark Rum in the state capital.

Sales Operation Manager of International Distillers Limited, Mr. Isaac Oladele Agbana warned the public to beware of cheap Chelsea Dry Gin and Squadron Dark Rum products and always patronise genuine/accredited dealers. He disclosed that the company no longer produces small sized Chelsea in glass bottles but in pet or plastic bottles.