Latest News

NAFDAC uncovers warehouse containing N105m worth of tramadol, others

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said that it has uncovered a cartel responsible for the illegal importation of some banned and controlled drugs estimated at N105 million in a transit warehouse at Ijora, Lagos State on Thursday.

According to a statement made available to Saturday Tribune on Friday, the warehouse was stocked with 187 cartons of assorted Tramadol and 49 cartons of Diazepam among other illegally imported, banned and controlled pharmaceutical products.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Moji Christianah Adeyeye said that the warehouse and its owners were discovered and apprehended following a tip-off and a coordinated surveillance mounted on the property.

“The agency’s operatives at about 1:00hrs on September 14, 2018 raided a transit warehouse at Ijora Ororo, Lagos State and discovered 187 cartons of assorted Tramadol (120mg, 200mg and 225mg respectively) and more than 49 cartons of Diazepam (a controlled drug) concealed amongst household items including bicycle, used tyres and printers.

“The seized products, valued at N105,650,000 million, have been evacuated from the transit warehouse for necessary action and further investigation,” the statement read.

ALSO READ: Suffering from ulcer? Try watermelon seeds

She also advised members of the public “to be watchful and should not hesitate to report any suspicious activities within their environment to the nearest NAFDAC office”.

S-Davies Wande

Recent Posts

At Adebanjo’s wake, Bishop tells Nigerians to lead righteous lives

The Bishop of Ijebu Diocese, The Right Reverend Rotimi Oludipe, has urged Nigerians to live…

11 minutes ago

Owa Obokun: Palace unfolds coronation events

THE palace of the Owa Obokun Adimula and paramount ruler of Ijesaland has announced a…

21 minutes ago

Checks to put in place against infidelity

Infidelity is fast becoming the norm rather than the exception in this generation. It’s so…

23 minutes ago

Tribute to an illustrious patriot, a rare gem

DEATH does have its unmistakeable sting. How else can we explain the inevitable shock even…

29 minutes ago

Ayo Adebanjo: Nigeria’s gladiator of truth

Today, we gather to mourn and celebrate the homegoing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo. I say…

34 minutes ago

Haba Minister Alausa!

Dr. Tunji Alausa is at it again. He has brought to mind the notorious fact…

38 minutes ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.