Customs Intercepts 1,198 Cartons, 3,027 Packets of Fake Drugs, Hands it Over to NAFDAC
Customs Intercepts 1,198 Cartons, 3,027 Packets of Fake Drugs, Hands it Over to NAFDAC
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto
The Nigerian Customs Service, Sokoto/ Zamfara Area command on Wednesday handed over some seized counterfeit drugs to the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control in Sokoto.
Speaking at the command headquarters, Sokoto while handing over the seized items to the NAFDAC, the Area Comptroller of Customs, Comptroller Musa Omale, said the seizure is in line with the Collaboration Policy Thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
The Area Controller underscores the danger counterfeit and unregistered Pharmaceutical Drugs Pose to the Nation which he said is a Global scourge with which the whole world is grappling with.
He assured NAFDAC of the Command unflinching support to its fight against counterfeit drugs.
He however warned smugglers to desist from the act as the Command is battle ready to curtail the nefarious deed.
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He further said ”For control, importation of Pharmaceutical Drugs through the land border is not allowed.
“The Service has streamline the importation of all Pharmaceutical Drugs through designated sea port, and are only cleared after meeting the pre-requisite documentation”
Drugs handed over include:- 450 Cartons of Real Extra Tablet, 405 cartons of sex enhancement drugs, 148 cartons of condom, 30 cartons of vernos chewable drugs and others.
On his part the Sokoto State Coordinator of NAFDAC , Alh. Garba Abubakar Adamu thanked the Service for the unwavering synergy and collaboration toward safeguarding the life and health of Nigerians.
Customs Intercepts 1,198 Cartons, 3,027 Packets of Fake Drugs, Hands it Over to NAFDAC
