The Investigation & Enforcement/Federal Task Force Directorate of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), acting on intelligence from the Department of State Services (DSS), conducted a major raid on drug hawkers at motor parks and markets in the Federal Capital Territory.
CONVERSEER learned that the operation, coordinated by the Kaduna and Abuja I&E/FTF offices, targeted illegal drug sales at Area 1 Motor Park, Dunamis Market Garki, Zuba Market, Nyanya Motor Park, and Asokoro over a two-day period.
During the raid, the team arrested 20 suspects and confiscated over 50 wares of illegal and dangerous drugs, including Tramadol 225mg, Rohypnol, Diazepam, Cod Amol, aphrodisiacs, and codeine syrups. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is over ₦107 million.
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According to a statement by NAFDAC on Thursday, 30th May 2024, “The arrested individuals are under investigation, and all confiscated products will be destroyed.”
“This raid is part of an ongoing effort to rid public spaces of illegal drug hawking and ensure public safety,” the statement added.
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