NDLEA arrests UK, Italy, Turkey and Qatar-bound suspects with loads of illegal drugs, affirming its commitment to reduce banned substances on Nigerian streets.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several drug traffickers at Lagos and Abuja airports. The agency seized large shipments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids heading to the UK, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar.
On November 5th, 2024, NDLEA intercepted 4.40kg of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The drugs were found in 13 parcels meant for the UK via Frankfurt on a Lufthansa flight. NDLEA arrested businessman Ekeocha Anayo Nelson on November 8th after tracking him down.
Another attempt to smuggle opioids was foiled on November 11th when Adegbite Solomon, also known as Obama, tried to export 7,800 tramadol pills, 180 rohypnol tablets, and 60 bottles of codeine to Italy. NDLEA arrested him at the Lagos airport as he tried to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Solomon claimed to have lived in Europe as a beggar before turning to logistics.
NDLEA also arrested Anoke Kingsley Roomy on November 15th at the Lagos airport. He was caught with 1,100 tramadol pills in his luggage while attempting to fly to Istanbul, Turkey.
NDLEA arrests methamphetamine smugglers in Abuja and Lagos
On November 15th, NDLEA officers raided a hotel in Abuja and arrested Omeh Uchenna Jude and Anene Valentine Chigozie. Officers found 1.8kg of methamphetamine intended for Qatar. The same day, they arrested Akande Moruf Olasunkanmi in Lagos with another 1.8kg of methamphetamine.
NDLEA continued its operations by intercepting other shipments of drugs. On November 16th, the agency stopped Emmanuel Okechukwu Okeke at Ijanikin in Lagos. He was attempting to smuggle 50,000 tramadol pills from Ghana. The pills were hidden in the body of a bus.
In Edo state, NDLEA seized nearly 1,000kg of cannabis in multiple raids across the region. The agency also arrested several individuals involved in the trafficking.
NDLEA has maintained its efforts to combat drug abuse across Nigeria. Officers have conducted awareness programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. These programs aim to educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse. NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa praised the agency’s efforts and successes in reducing drug supply and demand across the country.
NDLEA arrests have disrupted major drug trafficking operations and continue to safeguard the country from illegal drugs.
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