The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Nasarawa State.
The agency, in a Wednesday Facebook post, said the factory, located in Amina Plaza, was producing dangerous and unregistered herbal mixtures.
“NAFDAC has dismantled an illegal medicinal herbs factory in Mararaba, near the Federal Capital Territory. Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, a team led by Tamanuwa Andrew, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Investigation and Enforcement, discovered the production of unregistered and dangerous herbal mixtures capable of causing serious health problems such as liver cirrhosis and kidney failure. The facility, located in Amina Plaza, was sealed and the suspects were arrested,” the agency reported.
NAFDAC officials during the raid of an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. [PHOTO CREDIT: NAFDAC]
Further
NAFDAC noted that the owner of the factory claimed that his products, sourced from Ogun State, were effective and harmless despite operating for six months.
However, he admitted to purchasing items with fake NAFDAC registration numbers from Onitsha, denying his involvement in the production.
The agency stated that he would be prosecuted after investigations.
Furthermore, NAFDAC stated that it had seized counterfeit and substandard medicines worth over N20 million at Wuse Market in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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NAFDAC officials during the raid of an illegal herbal medicine factory in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. [PHOTO CREDIT: NAFDAC]It revealed that the haul included tramadol, aphrodisiacs and other synthetic medications, demonstrating the agency's dedication to combating the circulation of harmful products.
Another harmful product in Nasarawa
Earlier this week, NAFDAC noted that it had cracked down on fake wines in the same state.
According to the agency, the products were located in New Nyanya, Maaraba and Masaka.
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It said: “NAFDAC has carried out a major raid on wine shops in Mararaba market and New Nyanya and Masaka areas of Nasarawa State.
“The operation targeted counterfeit and adulterated wines and spirits, resulting in the seizure of products valued at more than £41.2 million.
“NAFDAC's Investigation and Enforcement team is actively investigating the importers or manufacturers behind these counterfeit drinks.”