The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday said it
has uncovered plans by some persons in the country to introduce an illicit drug
called Fentanyl, into the Nigerian market.
The development was disclosed by the agency in a statement
issued and made available to reporters by its Director of Media and Advocacy,
Femi Babafemi.
According to the agency, Fentanyl which is 100 times
stronger than Tramadol was to be produced either in powder or liquid form.
The statement warned that the illicit drug is capable of
causing mass casualty in the country, particularly among the youthful
population.
NDLEA called on all Nigerians, particularly parents and
other stakeholders to remain vigilant.
Part of the statement reads, “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”.
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