shippingposition
  • Home
  • News
  • Editorial
    • Vox Pop
  • Maritime safety
  • Oil and Gas
  • Personality
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
shippingposition

Home » Customs Intercept Fake Pharmaceutical Products, Other Contraband Worth N869m

Customs Intercept Fake Pharmaceutical Products, Other Contraband Worth N869m

by Joshua
February 11, 2021
in News

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “C” of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,024 cartons of fake pharmaceutical products and other contraband goods worth over N869,550,345 million.

The Comptroller, Mr Yusuf Lawal told newsmen On Wednesday in Owerri that the fake pharmaceutical products and other contraband were intercepted between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31.

Other items seized by the unit, Lawal said included, 1,046 bags of foreign parboiled rice worth N31,380,000 and 62 jumbo bales of used clothing worth N7,800,000 million.

Also seized were 290 cartons of foreign Eva soap worth N4,176,000 million and a Toyota Corolla 2018 model worth N7,354,345.

The comptroller said the pharmaceutical products which were imported from India without NAFDAC certification were intercepted on the Ofosu – Benin expressway and the cartons of soap on the Aba-Owerri road.

He explained that soaps and detergents were still on the Import Prohibition list in line with schedule 3 of Common External Tariff.

Lawal said that the bags of parboiled rice, suspected to be smuggled products, were stored in a warehouse on the Elelenwo Road, Port Harcourt.

According to him, the unit followed laid down rules of engagement backed by sections 147 and 151 of Customs and Excise Management Act Cap C45 LFN 2004.

He assured that importers of the unregistered Colcaps medicaments and their accomplices would be unraveled, adding that the negative effects of unlicensed drugs in the wrong hands could not be quantified.

Lawal further said that the drugs would be handed over to authorities of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for necessary professional checks.

The comptroller said that the service would synergize with relevant authorities in India to tackle illegal export of drugs from India to Nigeria as part of efforts to protect Nigeria’s economy.

”Our objective is to degrade the activities of smugglers through aggressive patrol of all flanks and flashpoints.

”We will be very ruthless with these economic saboteurs because we have a responsibility to protect the nation’s economy in line with the expectations of the Federal Government of Nigeria,” he said.

Lawal warned smugglers to desist from the act and acknowledged other security agencies for their support in containing activities of economic saboteurs.

”I wish to advise and warn smugglers and would be smugglers to be prepared for the battle ahead because we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to up the ante of our anti smuggling mandate,” he said.

 


Related Posts

NPA Bags NASS PAC Transparency Award

NPA Bags NASS PAC Transparency Award

July 12, 2025
Nigeria Customs Says Claim Of Form ‘M’ Migration Charges False

Nigeria Customs Says Claim Of Form ‘M’ Migration Charges False

July 12, 2025
NCMDLCA Faction Distances Self from Amiwero’s Court Action, Backs CRFFN on POF Collection

CRFFN Showcases Reform Milestones, Dismisses Court Ruling Misinterpretation

July 12, 2025
NCMDLCA Faction Distances Self from Amiwero’s Court Action, Backs CRFFN on POF Collection

NCMDLCA Faction Distances Self from Amiwero’s Court Action, Backs CRFFN on POF Collection

July 12, 2025

Discussion about this post

Latest News

NPA Bags NASS PAC Transparency Award

NPA Bags NASS PAC Transparency Award

July 12, 2025

Nigeria Customs Says Claim Of Form ‘M’ Migration Charges False

CRFFN Showcases Reform Milestones, Dismisses Court Ruling Misinterpretation

NCMDLCA Faction Distances Self from Amiwero’s Court Action, Backs CRFFN on POF Collection

Customs Intercepts ₦9.2bn Worth of Fake Bedroom Booster, Others

Customs, NAFDAC Inaugurate Implementation Committee for 2024 MoU

Nigeria Customs Intercepts Container with Over 10,000 Donkey Genitals

Senate Hails Adeniyi’s Election as WCO Council Chair, Says It’s  a Major Win for Nigeria’s Global Trade Leadership

Oyetola Launches Door-to-Door’ Diplomacy for Nigeria’s IMO Council Bid

FG Urged To Link Warri-Itakpe Rail To Inland Ports, Road Networks

Red Sea Operation Rescues 4 More From Cargo Ship Sunk By Houthis

Shippers’ Council Set to Establish Border Information Centre at Idiroko, Bolster Trade Efficiency

kindly like our Facebook page

Health

Contraceptive Pills Can’t Cause Cervical Cancer – Expert
Health

Contraceptive Pills Can’t Cause Cervical Cancer – Expert

June 30, 2025

Mrs Roseline Akinlabi, Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health Desk Officer, Osun Primary Healthcare Board, says contraceptive pills cannot cause...

ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

KNOW YOUR BODY PARTS: The Liver

June 16, 2025
ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

ONIONS: The Good Old Healing Vegetable

June 16, 2025
Why Prostate Disorder Cases Are Increasing Among Nigerian Men – Experts

Why Prostate Disorder Cases Are Increasing Among Nigerian Men – Experts

June 1, 2025
20m Nigerians Live With Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

20m Nigerians Live With Mental Health Issues, Says WHO

June 1, 2025
Health Facts You Didn’t Know

How Your Habit Affects Fertility

May 19, 2025
Fruits For Raining Season

Fruits For Raining Season

May 19, 2025
See Mental Illness Like Other Treatable Diseases – Says Suicide Survivor

Health Facts You Didn’t Know

May 19, 2025
Alligator Pepper: Benefits, FAQ, Side Effects, & Warning

Alligator Pepper: Benefits, FAQ, Side Effects, & Warning

April 28, 2025
Water And Health: The Relationship That Helps Life

Water And Health: The Relationship That Helps Life

April 28, 2025

© 2021 Shippingposition

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Coast To Coast
  • Oil and Gas
  • Maritime Education
  • The Terminals
  • Maritime safety

© 2021 Shippingposition