The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered 548,000 tramadol tablets branded as “Tarkadol” at Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State. Babafemi said the drugs were seized at the warehouse of a major drug kingpin, Okeke Chijioke, of No. According to him, after the search of his warehouse, 548,000 tablets of Tarkadol weighing 302.500 kilograms were recovered. The drug was equally labeled 100mg pain reliever on its packs to avoid scrutiny, while laboratory tests confirmed it’s a 225mg drug. “It was further discovered that the drug was manufactured in India and smuggled into Nigeria without NAFDAC number or certification.

Source: The Guardian July 18, 2021 13:41 UTC