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In a significant operation on December 24, 2024, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria intercepted two boats laden with 1,960 kilograms of cannabis, commonly known as ‘Ghanaian Loud,’ at Eleko Beach in the Lekki area of Lagos. The drugs, smuggled from Ghana via waterways, were concealed in large parcels, a typical method…
In a collaborative effort to combat illicit activities, the Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Tajudeen Aminu, handed over 365 pieces of pawpaw-sized wrapped Cannabis Sativa, weighing approximately 176 kilograms, to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command. The handover took place on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Representing the…
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been compelled to address allegations of recruiting underaged individuals into its ranks, following a public outcry sparked by a photograph of a new recruit. The controversial image was taken during the passing out parade of 2,500 NDLEA officers and raised concerns among Nigerians who questioned the recruit’s…
In a series of successful operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has made significant seizures of explosives and illicit drugs, along with the arrest of individuals involved in drug-related activities. Here are the highlights of these recent actions: Explosives Seized: NDLEA operatives made a substantial discovery, confiscating 399 improvised explosive devices…
The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the arrest of over 100 drug suspects in the state between July 10 and August 10. The new state commander of the agency, Hassan Sani-Abubakar, revealed this during a press conference in Katsina on Thursday. Sani-Abubakar disclosed that the suspects would…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria, with recent operations leading to the arrest of a fake couple attempting to smuggle cocaine and the seizure of various drugs concealed in ingenious ways. In a statement released by the spokesperson of the anti-narcotics agency,…