The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service has officially handed over a large consignment of intercepted Tramadol and Natizol tablets to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), reinforcing ongoing efforts to combat the illegal circulation of controlled pharmaceuticals in Nigeria.

The handover, carried out on June 16, 2026, in line with the directive of the Comptroller-General of Customs, highlights the growing collaboration between key government agencies in dismantling illicit drug trafficking networks across the South-West region and safeguarding public health and national security.

Speaking during the exercise, Deputy Comptroller Timothy Worsen disclosed that the seized drugs, valued at approximately ₦180 million, were intercepted through intelligence-driven operations conducted along the Ijebu Ode corridor between June 1 and June 11, 2026. He noted that the successful operation was the result of sustained surveillance, strategic intelligence gathering, and coordinated enforcement activities by Customs operatives.

Officials at the event underscored the increasing threat posed by the illegal trade in pharmaceutical products, particularly narcotic substances such as Tramadol, which have been linked to criminality, substance abuse, and various forms of insecurity across the country. They stressed that denying criminal elements access to such substances remains a critical component of national security efforts.

The agencies further reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing, and enforcement actions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking syndicates. They maintained that sustained collaboration between Customs, NAFDAC, and other security stakeholders is essential to protecting communities, preserving public safety, and preventing dangerous drugs from finding their way into the hands of criminal groups and vulnerable citizens.