The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has confiscated counterfeit medicines worth ₦300 million during a raid at Tyre Village in the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State.
NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on X.com on Thursday.
The statement read, “The operation led to the seizure of fake pharmaceuticals, including Amoxicillin 500 mg, Ampicloxa capsules 500 mg, and packaging materials for Augmentin capsules 625 mg.
“These counterfeit medicines, estimated at over ₦300 million, pose severe health risks, including treatment failure, organ damage, and potential carcinogenic effects due to unknown compositions.”
The facility where the illegal medicines were discovered has been placed under hold, according to the agency. A suspect connected to the operation has been invited for questioning as investigations continue.
