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Edo NDLEA Reports 49 Arrests and Over 2,500kg of Drug Seizures in July
The Edo State NDLEA arrested 49 suspects and seized over 2,596kg of narcotics in July, while also focusing on rehabilitation and farm destruction.
Seven individuals apprehended by Kano Anti-Phone Snatching Squad in drug raid
The Kano State Anti-Phone Snatching Squad arrested seven people at Mahaha Stadium for drug-related offenses during an ongoing initiative to reduce state crime.
Edo NDLEA Seizes 1,359kg of Cannabis and Arrests Two Men
Edo State NDLEA officials, supported by the Nigerian Army, confiscated over 1,359kg of cannabis from a residential warehouse and arrested two suspects.
Edo NDLEA and Army seize 1,359kg of cannabis from residential storage site
A joint operation by the NDLEA and Nigerian Army in Edo State led to the discovery of 1,359kg of cannabis hidden in a private residential bungalow and the arrest of two suspects.
Former Pro Footballer and Fugitive Drug Trafficker Receive 24-Year Prison Sentences for Cocaine Smuggling
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former international footballer and a long-term fugitive to a combined 24 years in prison for importing over 7 kilograms of cocaine.
NDLEA Seizes Illicit Drugs Valued at N10 Billion in Lagos Operations
The NDLEA has seized a variety of illicit substances, including cocaine and synthetic cannabis, totaling N10 billion in value across several operations in Lagos.
Lagos Businessman Detained After Cocaine Discovery in UK-Bound Cargo
A Lagos businessman has been arrested by the NDLEA for attempting to export cocaine to the UK, marking one of several major drug and ammunition busts carried out by the agency across Nigeria.
Police and NDLEA Link Drug Abuse to Surge in Kidnapping and Terrorism
Security officials and experts in Ogun State warn that rising rates of terrorism and kidnapping are directly linked to the prevalence of drug abuse among Nigerian youth, urging for a combination of law enforcement and entrepreneurial support to curb the trend.
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.