NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn drugs, arrests fake cop, mechanic
The NDLEA has intercepted over N3.4bn worth of drugs, including tramadol and Canadian Loud, and arrested several suspects, including a fake cop, across Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-n3-4bn-drugs-arrests-fake-cop-mechanic-2/
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a significant amount of illegal narcotics and arrested individuals involved in drug trafficking across various states in Nigeria. In Delta State, NDLEA operatives detained Innocent Ekpe, a 49-year-old man who falsely posed as a senior police officer to evade inspection while smuggling drugs.
Ekpe was arrested with 292.48kg of cannabis, known as "skunk," concealed in his vehicle. In Edo State, a raid on an auto-repair workshop in Benin City uncovered 48kg of Canadian Loud cannabis and 152g of methamphetamine, suggesting that the workshop served as a front for drug storage. In Niger State, three suspects were apprehended with AK-47 rifles, a pistol, and ammunition during a traffic stop.
Additionally, in Lagos, over 48,900 tramadol pills were seized from a suspect, Onyeka Ofor. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), commended the efforts of the officers and urged them to maintain their intelligence-driven operations to combat drug trafficking effectively.
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