In a series of successful raids conducted in Ondo, Edo, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the past week, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted significant quantities of illicit drugs and substances, as revealed by NDLEA\u2019s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, in a statement made on Sunday in Abuja.<\/p>\n
In Ondo State, specifically at the Atoshi camp in Emure-Ile, Owo LGA, NDLEA operatives recovered a staggering 227kg of hemp. This operation led to the arrest of two suspects believed to be involved in the illicit drug trade.<\/p>\n
Moving to Edo, on February 14, operatives acted on intelligence and intercepted a consignment of methamphetamine. The consignment, originating from Onitsha in Anambra and destined for Lagos, was concealed within a Toyota Sienna bus bearing the plate number Anambra NZM 347 ZL. The methamphetamine, weighing 0.966kg, was cleverly hidden inside a cassava-made local food item known as African salad or \u201cAbacha\u201d. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was apprehended in connection with the seizure.<\/p>\n
Simultaneously, on the same day, another team of NDLEA officers intercepted a Peugeot 406 space wagon car driven by a 47-year-old man on the Uromi road in Esan Northeast LGA, Edo State. A search on the vehicle led to the discovery of 865 bottles of codeine, 2,600 pills of tramadol, and 600 tablets of swinol and rohypnol.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, in the FCT, NDLEA operatives conducted raid operations in the Kubwa area and apprehended a 47-year-old and an 18-year-old. These suspects were found in possession of 10.5kg of cannabis (Indian hemp), 13.5g of diazepam, and 2.9g of tramadol tablets.<\/p>\n
These successful operations signify NDLEA’s commitment to combating the scourge of drug trafficking and abuse across the country. The agency continues to employ intelligence-driven strategies and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to rid Nigerian communities of illicit drugs and substances.<\/p>\n
The NDLEA remains resolute in its mission to create a drug-free society, and these recent interceptions and arrests serve as a testament to their unwavering dedication to this cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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