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NDLEA cautions public against new drug, Fentanyl

Ayo Ayedun
Last updated: 2022/11/08 at 12:11 PM
Ayo Ayedun Published November 8, 2022
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has uncovered plans by some persons to introduce an illicit drug, called Fentanyl, into the Nigerian market.

The agency made this known in a statement on Tuesday by its Director,
of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.

NDLEA noted that Fentanyl is 100 times stronger than Tramadol, warning that the illicitly manufactured drug is capable of causing mass casualty among the youth population being targeted by the cartels.

NDLEA said, “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 experimenting 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.”

The agency assured the public that all necessary assets had been deployed to monitor the cartels involved with a view to frustrating their criminal plot and make them face the wrath of the law.

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