Oil
Ndlea intercepts major drug consignments across Nigeria
Nigerian anti-narcotics operatives have seized multi-billion naira drug shipments and arrested multiple suspects during nationwide operations.
Key points
- NDLEA seized 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol at the Apapa port.
- Operations across multiple states led to numerous arrests and the destruction of cannabis farms.
- The agency continues public sensitisation campaigns alongside enforcement efforts.
Daily Post reported that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted multiple drug consignments, including a Saudi Arabia-bound cannabis shipment concealed in a gallon of palm oil at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Major port and airport seizures
According to the agency, operatives at the Apapa port in Lagos recovered 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol originating from India, valued at over N6.98 billion. The consignment was initially declared as maize starch. Additional seizures included Canadian Loud at Tin Can Island Port and illicit pharmaceuticals in Lagos markets.
Nationwide raids
In Edo and Ondo states, operatives raided multiple communities and forest camps, destroying illegal cannabis farms and arresting several suspects. Further operations in Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna and Abuja yielded large quantities of tramadol and cannabis pills, with numerous individuals taken into custody.
The NDLEA leadership commended the participating commands and urged officers to maintain pressure on trafficking networks while balancing enforcement with public enlightenment initiatives through the War Against Drug Abuse programme.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
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