Apapa Customs seize N3.39bn codeine hidden in utensils
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized N3.39 billion worth of codeine hidden in household utensils at Apapa Port.
NDLEA seizes 75,000 pregabalin capsules, 556 codeine bottles in Kano
The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a significant quantity of illicit drugs, including 75,000 pregabalin capsules and 556 bottles of codeine, in Kano as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse.
NDLEA seizes 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano, arrest suspect
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Nigeria seized 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano and arrested a suspect involved in drug trafficking.
5 Health Traps in Your Medicine Cabinet
Health experts warn that commonly available over-the-counter medications can pose unexpected health risks when misused or overused.
Pharmacist issues pain killer 'sweat' alert with 'three day rule'
A UK pharmacist warns that codeine-based painkillers can cause withdrawal symptoms after three days of use, affecting daily activities such as driving.
Raid at a Dilapidated Hut, Drugs Worth 68 Lakhs Found with Two Young Men
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, apprehended two young men and seized illegal drugs worth 68 lakh rupees following a raid in the Thakurpada area.
Mum faced four years of addiction hell after weight-loss surgery
A mother shares her harrowing journey of addiction to codeine following weight-loss surgery, detailing how it affected her relationship with her children and led to significant personal and financial consequences.
28 Crore Property Attached... Action Against Accused's Father in Cough Syrup Case
In Varanasi, India, police seized properties worth approximately 28 crores belonging to the father of a key suspect in a codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case.