National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered prohibited drugs hidden inside plumbing materials shops at Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the market was recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies over allegations of illegal drug trade.
NAFDAC in a statement on X, disclosed that its operatives seized two trailer loads of unregistered narcotics, banned tramadol, and counterfeit drugs concealed within these shops.
The agency added that the market traders have accused it of targeting non-drug sections during the operation.
The statement reads, “However, intelligence led the agency to search these areas, revealing large quantities of illicit pharmaceuticals.”
“Heightened security measures were necessary due to a past incident three years ago when NAFDAC officials and police officers were attacked and narrowly escaped death while conducting a similar raid.”
“Without the support of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the progress made in this operation would not have been possible.”
“The ongoing exercise has so far led to the discovery of illicit drugs worth billions of naira.
The market, comprising multiple buildings and shops, operates as a hub for repackaging and revalidating expired medicines under false claims, before selling to unsuspecting consumers.”
“The ongoing exercise has so far led to the discovery of illicit drugs worth billions of naira.
The market, comprising multiple buildings and shops, operates as a hub for repackaging and revalidating expired medicines under false claims, before selling to unsuspecting consumers.”
