The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health by rejecting a staggering ₦135 million bribe and intercepting 10 trucks loaded with counterfeit drugs in Anambra State.
The development was made public through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, which reported that NAFDAC operatives, acting on intelligence, carried out a coordinated raid to dismantle a major syndicate dealing in substandard and falsified pharmaceuticals.
According to sources, the seized drugs, which were meant for illegal distribution across the country, posed a severe threat to public health. The attempted bribe, aimed at allowing the illicit consignment to pass unchecked, was flatly refused by NAFDAC officials, underscoring the agency’s integrity and commitment to its regulatory duties.
This latest crackdown highlights the growing menace of counterfeit pharmaceuticals in Nigeria, where unscrupulous individuals continue to exploit unsuspecting citizens with fake and potentially lethal medications. The agency has vowed to intensify its surveillance and enforcement efforts to rid the country of this dangerous trade.
NAFDAC has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug activities, reaffirming its stance that public safety remains its top priority. The agency also reiterated its commitment to prosecuting those behind the illegal operations to the fullest extent of the law.
This bold action by NAFDAC serves as a warning to drug counterfeiters that their days are numbered, as the agency remains resolute in its mission to protect Nigerians from the dangers of fake and substandard medications.
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