The Digest:
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos and surrounding areas has made significant drug seizures, including cannabis hidden in moi-moi sachets, and arrested several suspects involved in drug trafficking.
Key Points:
- NDLEA intercepted 21.7kg of Colorado cannabis and 3.8 liters of codeine syrup on July 27.
- The cannabis was concealed in moi-moi sachets on a commercial bus heading to Warri and Oghara.
- A Chinese businessman, Liang Tak You, was arrested with 26.1kg of "loud" cannabis at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on July 25.
- In Cross River, an 80-year-old woman, Grace Ekpeme, was arrested with 3kg of skunk.
- At Apapa Seaport, 101kg of Canadian Loud was recovered in food cans.
- NDLEA also seized 71,000 pills of opioids from Usman Musa in a bus heading to Kano.
- In Borno, 30.1kg of skunk was recovered, and Binta Usman and her accomplice were arrested.
- Three brothers were arrested for operating a cannabis plantation in Ondo, leading to the destruction of 2,500kg of skunk.
The NDLEA continues to disrupt drug trafficking networks across Nigeria with increasing success, underscoring the agency’s commitment to curbing illegal drug activities. Their vigilance is crucial in the fight against drug abuse.
Rooted in the Fight Against Drug Abuse.
Sources: TheCable, Premium Times
