The Nigeria Customs Service(NSC), on Thursday, destroyed 96 containers loaded with illicit, fake and expired drugs worth over N12.89 billion.
According to the Customs ACG, the harmful effects of the illicit drugs in the society cannot be overemphasized as it has destroyed countless lives of youth, families and led to an upsurge of crime in the society.
“We also have other products that failed to meet the statutory import guidelines for destruction e.g. Energy drinks. He, however, disclosed that the destruction was to discourage importation of the banned items,especially tramadol and Codeine Syrup. Ashiru, however, emphasised the influence of the collaboration between Customs and NAFDAC in the interception of the banned drugs.
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