The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has confirmed the
receipt of a letter sent on Chinese Drugs reported to be made from
human flesh.
The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) earlier alerted the SON,
National Agency for Food Drugs and Administration Control
(NAFDAC), Nigerian Customs Service on a Chinese drugs made
with human flesh.
The Technical Assistant/Head, Public Relations of the
organisation, Mr Bola Fashina, explained that his organisation is on
the lookout for the products even though he explained it is the
primary responsibilities of both NAFDAC and Customs Service.
Investigations revealed that the capsules were filled with powdered
flesh from dead babies.
They were made in North Eastern China from babies whose bodies
were chopped into small pieces and dried on stoves before being
turned into powder.
Thousands of the drugs were first confiscated in South Korea in
2012.
However, according to NIA, “the South Korean Customs Service,
on 30th September 2018 revealed that it has seized 2,751 Chinese
drugs/capsules, containing human remains from foetus, infants
and flesh imported into the country by some Chinese nationals.
“The manufacturers claims that the drugs/capsules can boost
stamina, cure cancer, diabetes and some other terminal diseases.
“The capsules were smuggled in suitcases and through
international mail.”
The agency revealed that South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug
Safety indicated that 18.7 billion viruses, including hepatitis B virus
were found the capsules.
It stressed that the making of the human remain drugs and
consuming them are crimes against humanity, which can also lead
to serious health challenges.
NIA explained that it was monitoring the situation for detailed
information.
“However, it is important for all relevant health regulatory agencies
in Nigeria especially the Federal Ministry of Health, NAFDAC,
NDLEA and SON to sensitize Nigerians of this development and
warn them of the inherent dangers of patronizing drugs imported
from China.
“The Customs Service, NIPOST and other mail delivery services
should also step up monitoring of cargoes and packages with
drugs imported into Nigeria.”
In 2011, Chinese officials launched investigations into the
production of drugs made from dead fetuses.
The capsules were disguised as stamina boosters and some
people believe them to be a panacea for disease.
Source: vanguardngr
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