The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a rigorous operation targeting drug hawkers operating in the Apapa area and its surroundings in Lagos State.
Spearheaded by NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate, this operation is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat the illicit distribution and sale of unauthorized drugs.
During the recent raid, a significant number of drug hawkers were apprehended, and a substantial amount of illicit drugs were confiscated.
Among the seized items were aphrodisiacs, narcotic substances such as tramadol, antibiotics, and various over-the-counter medications. The collective street value of the confiscated drugs is estimated to be around Fifty Million Naira.