This was contained in a press articulation marked by the Agency's Public Affairs Officer, Abigail Adebija in Ilorin on Friday.
She said the suspect was captured on Nov. 22 in Omupo, Kwara state following data from a solid source to the Agency.
Adebija said the suspect was captured with 800 grams of psychotropic medications involving 400 grams of Tramadol, 225 milligrams and 400 grams of Exol 5.
She said that the capture uncovered the new method of camouflage utilized in dealing with drugs inside the State.
The announcement peruses: "Street pharmacists presently conceal unlawful medications inside some fixed compartments of vehicles that officials would normally ignore while completing routine stop and search during mechanized watch.
"It took agents of the Agency over two hours to find the compartment where the medication was covered up in the transport," Abigail said.
"The examination so far demonstrated that the speculate represented considerable authority in hiding prohibited psychotropic medications among doctor prescribed medications.
"The suspect conveys the prohibited medications to patent prescription vendors and other frivolous merchants in various pieces of the State.
"Before his capture in Omupo town, the suspect uncovered that he had visited Oke-Ode, Ajase, Igbaja, Yaru and Babanla towns, where he conveyed enormous amounts of tramadol to his clients
"The suspect would be charged to court when examination concerning the case is finished up.
"The State Commander, Ambrose Umoru asked partners and occupants of the state to constantly volunteer helpful data on illicit medication exercises in the State, as this will go far in helping the Command in doing its statutory obligations."
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