Police Bust Fake Drug Warehouses in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects -

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have uncovered two warehouses allegedly used for repackaging counterfeit pharmaceutical products, leading to the arrest of two suspected members of a drug distribution syndicate.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit in Ijora Olopa. He explained that the arrests followed credible intelligence on the activities of the syndicate, which has reportedly been operating for over two years.

The suspects, identified as Eze Okwudilichukwu (52) and Chukwudi Mba (42), were apprehended at a warehouse located at No. 7A Otto Causeway, Lagos. They were allegedly caught repackaging adulterated pharmaceutical products intended for distribution across Nigeria.

Following their arrest, the suspects reportedly led police operatives to a second warehouse, where a search uncovered a truck loaded with large quantities of suspected fake drugs. The truck, bearing registration number KFR 241 XA, was seized along with other exhibits.

Items recovered during the operation include approximately 300 cartons of suspected adulterated Omeprazole, six bags containing unpackaged drugs such as Viagra, Ampiclox, Septrin, and Piriton, as well as several cartons of repackaged pharmaceutical products.

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Authorities also discovered over 300 empty branded cartons used in repackaging counterfeit medicines.

Preliminary investigations suggest the syndicate operates an interstate and cross-border distribution network, with some consignments reportedly destined for Lomé, Togo. Police also believe the drugs may be manufactured within Lagos, although the production site has yet to be identified.

The Commissioner further revealed that attempts were made to compromise the investigation, but officers resisted all forms of inducement, reaffirming the command’s commitment to professionalism and justice.

The suspects, along with the recovered items, have been handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Authorities have urged members of the public to provide useful information that could help track down illegal drug manufacturing operations and curb the spread of counterfeit pharmaceuticals in the country.