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Illegal Drugs Importation: Nigeria Customs Intercepts Caravans Of Cancerous Drugs At One, Rivers State

Last updated: April 17, 2025 1:47 pm
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Cancerous Drugs running into millions in various brands have been intercepted by the Nigerian Customs Service at Onne, in Rivers State .

This health catastrophy was averted by the Area two command of the Nigeria Customs Onne Rivers State when they intercepted Cancerous Drugs in different brands numbering in millions of tablets and syrops.

Displaying the caravans containing the drugs and other contraband goods at the federal government warehouse Onne, the Area two Comptroller, Mohammed Babadede expressed worries over the frequent importation of fake drugs into the country as he gave details on each of the seized drugs and other goods.

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Speaking on the health effects of the seized drugs on the citizens, Babadede explained that if not for the eagle eyes of the command, and other sister security agencies , the contraband medicines would have been in the market for sale, and destruct.

(Editor : Ena Agbanoma)

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