Tag: Drug Abuse

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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Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
October 16, 2024 No Responses

Access Bank Reaffirms Commitment To War Against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

Access Bank Plc has reinforced its dedication to the fight against illicit drug trafficking and money laundering, committing to a closer partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The bank made this commitment at the formal decoration o...
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NDLEA Impounds N3.1b Heroin At Lagos Airport
October 13, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Impounds N3.1b Heroin At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos have arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon peter, for importing 13.30 kilograms of heroin worth over N3.192 billion.Thi...
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NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian
October 7, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts ₦9b Opioids, Arrests Canadian

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to NDLEA, she was nabbed on Thursday, October 3 for importing a large consignment of...
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NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 
September 30, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Autoparts Dealer 

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based auto parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie, for attempting to export consignments of heroin and cannabis hidden inside LED rechargeable lamps and the metal legs of sofas.  According to ...
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NDLEA Impounds N13b Opioids At Tincan Port
September 23, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Impounds N13b Opioids At Tincan Port

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted opioids worth N13billion at the Tincan port complex, Lagos State. A statement issued on Sunday by the Agency’s Director of media and publicity, Femi Babafemi explained that up to 250 million...
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NDLEA Intercepts N2.2b Codeine Bottles At Seaport
August 26, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts N2.2b Codeine Bottles At Seaport

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted no fewer than 1,596 cartons of codeine-based syrup containing 319,200 bottles of the opioid worth N2.2 billion in street value. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy,...
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NDLEA Intercepts US, UK-Bound Cocaine Consignments
August 12, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Intercepts US, UK-Bound Cocaine Consignments

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine concealed in automobiles and Ghanaian fabric, Kente. In a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, 2.32 kilograms of cocaine con...
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NDLEA Impounds Drugs Hidden In Baby Food Containers
August 5, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Impounds Drugs Hidden In Baby Food Containers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered illicit drugs hidden in tins of Cerelac baby food. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, explained that the food containers and clothes bound for the United States and Unit...
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NDLEA Elevates 5,042 Officers, Deploys Body Cameras
July 10, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Elevates 5,042 Officers, Deploys Body Cameras

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has approved the promotion of a total of Five Thousand and Forty-Two (5,042) personnel in an exercise that saw two senior officers elevat...
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NDLEA Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1b Drug In Lagos
July 8, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1b Drug In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate where large consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered. According to the NDLEA, the syndicate is...
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NDLEA Arrests 60 Suspects In Abuja
July 1, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests 60 Suspects In Abuja

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday arrested Sixty suspects comprising 25 males and 35 females at a drug party in Abuja. The suspects were nabbed in the nation’s capital on Friday night following credible intelligence about the...
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