Home Health NAFDAC Seizes N50 Million Worth of Illicit Drugs in Apapa, Lagos
HealthNews

NAFDAC Seizes N50 Million Worth of Illicit Drugs in Apapa, Lagos

701
NAFDAC cosmetics counterfeits

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has recently cracked down on drug sellers in Apapa and its surroundings in Lagos State as part of its efforts to combat the distribution and vending of illicit drugs.

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

According to the agency, 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.

It said that the confiscated drugs, estimated to be worth around N50 million at street value will be destroyed, and legal action will be taken against the arrested individuals.

About The Author

Related Articles

News

Asake Sets New Billboard Afrobeats Record as Chart Presence Grows

Asake has further cemented his place as one of Afrobeats’ most dominant...

BusinessNews

Nigerians Lament PayPal’s Return as Old Wounds Resurface

PayPal’s reentry into Nigeria through a partnership with local fintech company Paga...

FinanceNews

Tanzania Eyes Gold Sales as Aid Declines and Infrastructure Needs Grow

Tanzania is weighing plans to sell part of its gold reserves to...

NewsSecurity

Mali Tightens Grip on Explosives Supply With New Majority Stake

The Malian government has taken majority ownership of a civil explosives manufacturing...