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Drug Trafficking
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Lagos businessman detained by NDLEA regarding UK cocaine trafficking scheme
A Lagos clothing trader has been apprehended for allegedly running a cocaine smuggling ring to the UK, while the NDLEA reports record-breaking seizures of narcotics and illegal ammunition nationwide.
NDLEA Seizes N10 Billion in Cocaine and Uncovers 401 Rounds of Military Ammunition
NDLEA operatives have seized over N10 billion worth of illegal drugs and recovered 401 rounds of military-grade ammunition hidden in palm oil, leading to multiple high-profile arrests across Nigeria.
Costa Rican authorities capture high-profile drug suspect known as El Diablo
Costa Rican police have captured long-time fugitive Alejandro Arias Monge, alias El Diablo, following a violent confrontation that left one person dead and eight officers injured.
NDLEA Boss Reports Over Two Billion Tramadol Pills Seized in 18 Months
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa announced the seizure of two billion tramadol pills in 18 months, emphasizing the importance of intelligence-led operations and national cooperation to secure Nigerian ports.
Court Inspects Ogun Meth Lab in ₦480bn Case, Adjourns Until July 24
A Federal High Court judge conducted an on-site inspection of an alleged methamphetamine lab in Ogun State, continuing the ₦480 billion drug trial involving 10 defendants.
Federal Court to Decide on NDLEA Request to Dismantle Meth Lab
Justice Musa Kakaki is scheduled to rule on an NDLEA motion to destroy an illegal methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State following the arrest of ten suspects.
Ogun NDLEA Achieves 28-Year Sentence for Convicted Drug Dealer
The Ogun State NDLEA has obtained 28-year and 10-year prison sentences for three individuals convicted of drug trafficking offenses.
Report: Drug smuggling at Nigerian ports endangers national trade and economy
A report from the Sea Empowerment & Research Center warns that drug trafficking at Nigerian seaports is undermining the country's economic stability and international trade reputation, calling for intelligence-led security reforms.
Edo NDLEA Raids Drug Storehouse, Detains Married Couple
NDLEA agents in Benin City arrested a couple and seized over 400 kilograms of illicit substances, including cannabis and Canadian Loud, from a residential warehouse.
Mexican Cartel Kingpin Ismael Zambada Receives Life Sentence in US
Ismael Zambada, the 76-year-old co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been sentenced to life in prison and fined $15 billion following a 2024 sting operation.