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NAFDAC Nabs Drug Sellers In Lagos, Seizes ₦50m Illegal Products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has arrested drug sellers in Apapa, Lagos, and seized drugs worth N50 million.

This was revealed in a statement shared on the agency’s X account on Friday.

The items were seized by NAFDAC’s investigation and enforcement directorate during a targeted raid on drug hawkers.

The seized products include aphrodisiac and other illicit drugs.

The statement said, “NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate recently conducted a targeted raid on drug hawkers operating in the Apapa area and its surroundings as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the distribution and sale of unauthorised pharmaceuticals.

“Numerous hawkers were apprehended during the operation, and a wide range of illicit drugs were confiscated, including aphrodisiacs, narcotic substances (including tramadol), antibiotics, and over-the-counter medications.

“The combined street value of the seized drugs amounts to approximately N50m.

“The individuals arrested will be prosecuted accordingly, and the confiscated drugs are slated for destruction.”

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