Tag: Drug Abuse

Customs, NDLEA Intercept 1,187kg Canadian Loud At Apapa Port
December 12, 2025 No Responses

Customs, NDLEA Intercept 1,187kg Canadian Loud At Apapa Port

By ebosele@hotmail.com. — Barely five days after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted 25.5kg of cocaine aboard a Brazilian-flagged vessel, both agencies have recorded yet another major breakthrough—this time uncovering 1,187kg of...
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NDLEA Arrests 26 Suspects In Edo
September 6, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 26 Suspects In Edo

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, has arrested 26 suspected drug traffickers and seized about 41,410.53kg of narcotics.Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, state Commander of the agency disclosed this on Friday in Benin City while presenting the m...
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NDLEA Intercepts N7.8b  Opioids
August 18, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts N7.8b  Opioids

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted N7.8 billion worth of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers State.A statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, explained that a...
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NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine In Lagos, Abuja
August 4, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine In Lagos, Abuja

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol hidden in vehicle side mirrors, lipsticks, and footwears in a string of operations that led to multiple arrests across Lagos, Abuja, and several states.Spokes...
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NDLEA Arrests Ex-Footballer Over Alleged Attempt To Smuggle Cocaine
June 30, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Footballer Over Alleged Attempt To Smuggle Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-international football player and his businessman partner over an alleged attempt to smuggle a consignment of cocaine into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Ik...
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NDLEA Arrests Two Pilgrims, Intercepts ₦9.3b Drugs
June 2, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Two Pilgrims, Intercepts ₦9.3b Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Saudi-bound pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano after they were found to have ingested illicit substances. According to NDLEA, the suspects were subsequently placed on ...
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Three NDLEA Officers Shot In Abuja
April 19, 2025 No Responses

Three NDLEA Officers Shot In Abuja

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on...
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Brothers Arrested With Cocaine At Lagos Airport
April 7, 2025 No Responses

Brothers Arrested With Cocaine At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two brothers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, with 5kgs of cocaine concealed in the walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to India. A...
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NAFDAC Destroys N100b Counterfeit Drugs
March 10, 2025 No Responses

NAFDAC Destroys N100b Counterfeit Drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit drugs worth N100billion at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, th...
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Businessman Excretes 120 Wraps Of Cocaine
March 3, 2025 No Responses

Businessman Excretes 120 Wraps Of Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Turkey-bound Angolan businessman Mbala Dajou Abuba at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano for attempting to traffic a large consignment of cocaine, which he ingested. In ...
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NDLEA Intercepts 1,960kg Of ‘Ghanaian Loud’
December 30, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts 1,960kg Of ‘Ghanaian Loud’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two boats loaded with 1,960 kilograms of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis at the Eleko beach in Lekki area of Lagos.   In a statement issued on Sunday. NDLEA...
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NDLEA Arrests 38 Suspects, Seizes 226kg Of Drugs
November 6, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 38 Suspects, Seizes 226kg Of Drugs

The Niger State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse within the state. According to a statement issued by the Niger State Commandant of the NDLEA,...
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NDLEA Intercepts US, Europe-Bound Drugs, ₦16.6b Opioids At Seaports
October 28, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts US, Europe-Bound Drugs, ₦16.6b Opioids At Seaports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted some hard drugs concealed in soles of shoes and hair attachments heading to the United States and some parts of Europe. Announcing this in a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi...
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NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport
October 21, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Bursts Drug Syndicate At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two businessmen for attempting to import and export cocaine pellets and parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis through the Lagos airport. The suspects – Okechukwu Emmanuel, Iwuagwu Ikedi ...
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