{
  "id": 8805570,
  "title": "NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn drugs, arrests fake cop, mechanic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ndlea-intercepts-n3-4bn-drugs-arrests-fake-cop-mechanic-8805570",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T00:33:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-n3-4bn-drugs-arrests-fake-cop-mechanic-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant drug seizures with a combined street value of over N3.4bn, arresting several suspects involved in drug trafficking across various states in Nigeria. In Delta State, a 49-year-old man, Innocent Ekpe, was arrested for impersonating a police officer while transporting illicit drugs, including 292.48kg of skunk. Additionally, in Edo State, an auto-repair workshop was raided, leading to the recovery of 48kg of Canadian Loud and 152g of methamphetamine. In Niger State, three suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, while in Lagos, over 48,900 pills of tramadol were recovered.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn drugs, arrests fake cop, mechanic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ndlea-intercepts-n3-4bn-drugs-arrests-fake-cop-mechanic",
        "published": "2026-09-20T10:58:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "NDLEA nabs fake police officer transporting drugs across states",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ndlea-nabs-fake-police-officer-transporting-drugs-across-states",
        "published": "2026-09-21T01:59:58.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}