The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a large-scale operation dealing in expired and falsified drugs at Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa, Abia State.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the agency revealed that the illegal syndicate was operating from multiple buildings near the Ariaria International Market. The expired medicines were allegedly repackaged and revalidated for resale, posing a serious health risk to unsuspecting consumers.
“Seized items included expired potassium chloride, allergy medications, immune boosters, and cholesterol treatments,” the statement read. “Machines used to rebrand and alter expiry dates were also discovered on-site. Despite efforts to reach him, the prime suspect showed no concern for his detained family members.”
NAFDAC confirmed that several individuals linked to the operation were arrested, but the main suspect behind the illicit trade remains at large. The agency emphasized that the raid, conducted in collaboration with security forces, is part of a broader federal crackdown on counterfeit drugs in Nigeria.
Reaffirming its commitment to public safety, NAFDAC disclosed that it is currently reviewing its regulations to impose stricter penalties on individuals and organizations involved in the production and distribution of substandard and falsified pharmaceuticals.
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