The Investigation and Enforcement team of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a cache of counterfeit medicines during a raid at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.
The operation, which was reported on Thursday by the Agency led to the seizure of fake pharmaceuticals, including Amoxicillin 500mg, Ampicloxa capsules 500mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules 625mg, estimated at over ₦300 million.
Consignment of the over N300 million worth fake medicines seized by NAFDAC during the recent raids in Lagos
Pending further action, the facility has been placed on hold, and all illegal products found within the premises have been evacuated.
According to NAFDAC in a terse statement on its X handle (formerly twitter), these counterfeit medicines, pose severe health risks, including treatment failure, organ damage, and potential carcinogenic effects due to unknown compositions.
Meanwhile, the suspect has been invited for questioning, and investigations are underway.
The Agency has, however, urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious products and activities to its nearest office.