NewsNDLEA Uncovers Plot To Smuggle Deadly Fentanyl Opioid Into Nigeria

NDLEA Uncovers Plot To Smuggle Deadly Fentanyl Opioid Into Nigeria

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November 08, (THEWILL) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered plans by some drug cartels to smuggle a lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, into the Nigerian market.

The Agency, in a statement issued on Tuesday, by its Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said that the illicit drug was 100 times stronger than Tramadol and has the potency to kill many youths targeted by the cartels.

Babafemi said the drug was responsible for more than 70 percent of overdose deaths in the United States, and a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses.

He assured that steps would be taken to ensure that the lethal drug does not circulate in Nigeria.

Babafemi hinted that necessary measures have been deployed to monitor the cartels involved in the “latest threat to public health with a view to frustrating their criminal plot”, adding that the unscrupulous elements would be made to face the wrath of the law.

“We are not unaware of desperate efforts by some drug cartels to introduce to the Nigerian market, Fentanyl, which according to the CDC, is 80 times as potent as morphine and 100 times more potent than heroin.

“This, they plan to do either in liquid or powder form and/or with misleading labels to target our youth population.

“This they may also mix with other prescription drugs. The illegally manufactured fentanyl in its liquid form can come in nasal sprays, eye drops, or small candies.

“As a result, parents and other stakeholders are advised to be vigilant, alert and warn their young ones against attempting to experiment with this illicit substance.

“Symptoms for fentanyl exposure and/or overdose include pinpoint pupils, falling asleep or losing consciousness, slow and shallow breathing, choking or gurgling sounds, limp body, and pale, blue, or cold skin”, he said.

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