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Part of situation: NAFDAC enforcement against prohibited products in Nigeria (6 clusters)

Nigeria regulatory agencies seize billions in counterfeit goods and narcotics

NAFDAC NDLEA counterfeit drugs drug trafficking Nigeria

Nigerian regulatory agencies NAFDAC and NDLEA have conducted extensive enforcement operations across the country, resulting in the seizure and destruction of billions of naira worth of illicit goods. NAFDAC reported seizing or destroying counterfeit and substandard products valued at over N5.3 billion in Lagos, Aba, and Port Harcourt within a single week. This included the discovery of a suspected counterfeit alcohol production facility in Aba with equipment worth more than N500 million, and the destruction of N2.6 million in expired products in Rivers State.

Simultaneously, the NDLEA intercepted massive quantities of narcotics, including 8,725kg of powdered tramadol worth over N6.98 billion at Apapa Port, Lagos. The agency also intercepted a cannabis consignment concealed in palm oil at Kano airport, destined for Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the Nigeria Customs Service handed over N511.4 million in seized illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC and NDLEA for further investigation.

Regarding the death of NYSC member Etimbuk Daniel at the Awgu Orientation Camp in Enugu, NAFDAC has launched an investigation. The agency dismissed initial allegations that the death was caused by substandard or falsified medicines, stating that preliminary findings suggest the death may be linked to severe malaria and complications such as low blood pressure and poor urine output.

Entities

Enugu State · Etimbuk Daniel · Lagos · Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye · National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control · National Drug Law Enforcement Agency · National Youth Service Corps · Nigeria · Nigeria Customs Service · Rivers State

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NAFDAC: No Evidence Yet Linking NYSC Corper’s Death to Fake Drugs [primetimereporters.com]
NAFDAC Uncovers Suspected Counterfeit Alcohol Factory worth over N500 million in Abia [thepodiummedia.com]
NAFDAC destroys N5.3bn worth of counterfeit, substandard products [bizwatchnigeria.ng]
Kano adulterated drinks: Were aware of less than 10 deaths, says NAFDAC [www.latestnigeriannews.com]
NAFDAC Destroys N2.6m Expired, Substandard Products In Rivers - News Agency Of Nigeria [nannews.ng]
NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Alcohol Factory in Abia [newscentraltv.com]
Massive Bust: NDLEA Foil ₦7bln Tramadol Syndicate, Arrests 80-Year-Old Suspect [persecondnews.com]
NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound cannabis in palm oil keg, N6.98bn tramadol [primanews.org]
NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound drug consignments at Kano airport [realnewsmagazine.net]
NAFDAC speaks on NYSC corp member 's death 'linked to substandard drugs' [blueprint.ng]
NAFDAC probes NYSC member's death at Enugu camp [chronicle.ng]
Police arrest suspected drug dealers in Katsina [dailytrust.com]
Controversy Surround NAFDAC’s ₦2bn F+ke Alcohol Seizure In Lagos Trade Fair Complex (VID) [www.gistmania.com]
Fake Drug Allegations: NAFDAC investigates death of NYSC member [www.premiumtimesng.com]
NAFDAC Probes Death of Enugu NYSC Member, Rejects Fake Medicine Allegation [www.thisdaylive.com]
NDLEA intercepts N7bn tramadol, foils Saudi-bound drug in palm oil [businessday.ng]
NAFDAC uncovers N500m suspected Abia fake alcohol factory [punchng.com]