The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has recently carried out a raid targeting drug sellers in Apapa, Lagos and nearby areas as part of its efforts to tackle the distribution and vending of unauthorised drugs.
This was made known in a statement shared on the agency’s X account on Friday.
The statement said, “NAFDAC’s Investigation ans 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.
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“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.”
