The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large consignment of fake, expired, and unregistered pharmaceuticals, along with controlled equipment, including drones and telecommunication devices, valued at ₦921 million.
Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing at Apapa Port, warning importers to comply strictly with import regulations.
He expressed concern over the proliferation of unregistered pharmaceuticals, which pose a significant threat to public health.
The seizures include five 40-foot containers, two 20-foot containers, and four additional consignments containing expired margarine, sexual enhancement drugs, 60 units of warrior drones, and 10 professional FM transceiver walkie-talkies—imported without the required end-user certificates.
Dr. Olakunle Olaniran, Director of Ports Inspection at NAFDAC, condemned the scale of pharmaceutical fraud exposed, urging Nigerians to obtain medicines from registered pharmacies and be wary of self-medication.
The CGC reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to enforcing import regulations, deploying all available resources to ensure borders remain secure against items that threaten national security, economic stability, and public health.
The CGC also visited the Port & Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) and Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Area Commands to assess the implementation of B’Odogwu, assuring that the Service remains fully committed to resolving emerging issues and strengthening the system.
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