Customs intercepts 7 containers of drugs without NAFDAC number
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has
intercepted seven 20ft containers loaded with pharmaceutical products
imported into the country from China, without NAFDAC registration
number.
According to Customs Area Controller in Apapa, Jibril Musa, the
drugs were falsely declared by the importer to be Cimetidine which is
another type of medication but were uncovered by vigilant officers
through intelligence signal.
Also, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ijeoma
Nwala, said: “The CGC Ali Hameed has equipped us well with regular
capacity building programmes and work-tools to enhance efficiency in
our operations.
“Investigations are on-going and sanctions must be applied in
line with the extant laws. “However, the seized drugs would be handed
over to NAFDAC for necessary action.
“Aside from drugs, we also intercepted some export containers
of scrap metal, leather and unprocessed wood that are under export
prohibition extant laws.
“Apapa Command has maintained its lead position as the highest
revenue generating Unit in the Service, as we raked in N136.3billion
from January to May, 2017.
“This is an unprecedented feat in view of the present economic down turn.
“The revenue realised shows a significant increase of
N38.7billion when compared to N98.1billion collected in the same period
last year.”
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