The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has seized banned codeine syrups and other illicit drugs during a raid of over 20 shops and storage facilities along Agege Motor Road, Mushin, Lagos State. 

According to the information released on the official X handle of the agency, the operation was carried out by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate earlier this week.

The team confiscated a large consignment of banned codeine-based syrups and other controlled substances.

Thirteen shops were sealed for dealing in unregistered, expired, banned and controlled products, including Dynamogen Oral Solution, Diazepam, Molly, Co-codamol and Bromazepam.

It further reveals that these substances pose severe risks to vital organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys, as the safety and efficacy of unregistered and banned medicines cannot be guaranteed.

The agency urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.