{"id":5250,"date":"2026-02-07T12:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/customs-tincan-command-hand-over-expired-drugs-to-nafdac\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T12:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:18:16","slug":"customs-tincan-command-hand-over-expired-drugs-to-nafdac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/customs-tincan-command-hand-over-expired-drugs-to-nafdac\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs Tincan command hand over expired drugs to NAFDAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Agency Report<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island command, has intensified its fight against illicit pharmaceuticals, handing over three containers of expired drugs to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.<\/p>\n<p>Customs Area Controller at Tincan Island, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during the formal handover on Friday in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>Onyeka reaffirmed the command\u2019s commitment to public health and national security, pledging a tougher crackdown on illicit drugs nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing stakeholders, he said the seizure was part of the command\u2019s sustained anti-smuggling drive, calling it a collective responsibility to protect Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI warmly welcome you to Tincan Island Port command to highlight our achievement in the anti-smuggling drive, safeguarding public health and national security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday marks the formal handover of three 20ft containers of expired pharmaceutical products to NAFDAC for appropriate regulatory action,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Onyeka explained that two containers, numbered PONU031958\/6 and MSKU711656\/0, were found to contain expired Tramadol tablets.<\/p>\n<p>A detailed examination revealed one container held 86 cartons of Vingil Tramadol BP 50mg, while the second contained 250 cartons of the same expired product.<\/p>\n<p>The third container, MSKU413519\/1, contained 370 cartons of expired Diclofenac Sodium BP 50mg tablets without a valid NAFDAC registration number.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis consignment is illegal and dangerous for public consumption,\u201d Onyeka warned, stressing the public health risk posed by such drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond seizures, he said Tincan Island Customs had improved cargo examinations, intelligence gathering, and enforcement operations to intercept prohibited and falsely declared goods.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe command proactively intercepts controlled pharmaceuticals, arms, ammunition, narcotics, and items threatening public safety and economic stability,\u201d Onyeka said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that enforcement is strengthened while facilitating legitimate trade, contributing significantly to revenue generation, in line with Customs\u2019 core mandate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese achievements result from discipline, integrity, and strong inter-agency collaboration,\u201d he added, highlighting the strategies behind successful operations.<\/p>\n<p>Onyeka commended NAFDAC for its cooperation, noting that its synergy helps prevent fake, substandard, and expired drugs from reaching the public.<\/p>\n<p>He assured that collaboration with NAFDAC would continue to intercept dangerous pharmaceuticals before they enter the Nigerian market.<\/p>\n<p>The Customs boss also praised officers for their dedication, describing their efforts as key to the command\u2019s credibility and operational effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>He thanked the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for leadership and reforms empowering customs operations nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur command will not relent in combating illicit trade and enforcing compliance with existing laws,\u201d Onyeka said.<\/p>\n<p>He promised continued collaboration with sister agencies to safeguard lives and property across Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Receiving the drugs, NAFDAC Chief Regulatory Officer, Mr Kareem Adekunle, said the expired products would be destroyed by burning.<\/p>\n<p>Adekunle commended Customs for their exemplary collaboration and pledged continued partnership to protect Nigerians\u2019 health.<\/p>\n<p>NAN<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwise.punchng.com\/customs-tincan-command-hand-over-expired-drugs-to-nafdac\/\">Customs Tincan command hand over expired drugs to NAFDAC<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwise.punchng.com\/\">Healthwise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agency Report \u00a0 The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island command, has intensified its fight against illicit pharmaceuticals, handing over three &hellip; 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