The Nigerian customs have seized fake, expired and unregistered pharmaceuticals, along with controlled equipment, including drones and telecommunication devices valued at N921 million naira at the Apapa port.
Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who announced the seizure, warned importers to comply strictly with import regulations.
“Our seizures today reveal that importers are diversifying their contraband portfolios, combining pharmaceuticals, food items and control technology in systematic shipments.
“This vigilance remains the most effective deterrent against transnational criminal networks attempting to compromise our borders,” he said.
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Adeniyi disclosed that various operations conducted between January and April 2025 led to 11 seizures involving 540 feet containers, 220 feet containers and four additional consignments containing expired sexual enhancement drugs, warrior drones and professional FM transceiver, walkie talkies imported without the required end user certificates.
He expressed deep concern over the proliferation of unregistered pharmaceuticals, which pose a significant threat to public health, while also assuring that the service will maintain an uncompromising stance on enforcement of import regulations.
