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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.
Marwa advises traditional leaders to screen land buyers to prevent illicit drug production
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa has urged traditional rulers to screen farmland buyers to prevent the establishment of clandestine drug laboratories in rural communities.
Marwa Urges Traditional Leaders and Parents to Support Fight Against Drug Abuse
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa has called on Nigerian parents and traditional leaders to actively partner with the agency to combat the spread of substance abuse in their communities.
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.
Senate Threatens Budget Cuts for MDAs Over Ignored Resolutions
The Nigerian Senate is moving to impose budgetary sanctions on federal agencies that repeatedly ignore legislative resolutions and fail to provide compliance updates.
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.
NDLEA Chairman Proposes Mandatory Drug Testing for Prospective Spouses
NDLEA boss Mohammed Buba Marwa is pushing for mandatory pre-marriage drug testing to help protect families and reduce the rate of last-minute wedding cancellations caused by substance abuse.