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NDLEA Prosecutes Alleged Drug Kingpin, Three Mexican Nationals, and Six Others
Ten individuals, including a suspected drug baron and three Mexican nationals, have been remanded in custody by a Federal High Court following their arrest for operating a large-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State.
July 10, 2026
Nigerian Government Vows to Strengthen Anti-Drug Efforts and Improve Rehabilitation Access
Government officials and stakeholders gathered in Abuja to coordinate a national strategy against drug trafficking and improve rehabilitation services for those affected by substance abuse.
July 9, 2026
NDLEA Seizes Malaysia-Bound Cocaine in Orijin Bitters and Arrests Nigerian-British Woman
The NDLEA has intercepted cocaine shipments concealed in drink cartons and fake plantain peels, leading to multiple arrests across Nigeria, including a PhD student and a Nigerian-British national.
July 5, 2026
NDLEA intercepts major drug shipments and apprehends several suspects across Nigeria
NDLEA agents have arrested multiple suspects across Nigeria, including a Nigerian-British grandmother caught with cocaine disguised as plantain peels and a doctoral student leading a smuggling syndicate.
July 5, 2026
Anambra State Authorities Seize and Destroy N50 Million in Illegal Narcotics
Anambra State's anti-touting squad raided locations in Awka, destroying N50 million worth of illegal drugs and handing suspects over to the NDLEA.
July 5, 2026
NDLEA Alerts Citizens to Impersonation Scams Involving Fake Asset Auctions
The NDLEA is warning citizens against fraudsters using the names of senior officials to falsely offer forfeited vehicles for sale through unofficial auctions.
July 3, 2026
Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Smuggled With Forged NAFDAC Credentials
The Nigeria Customs Service has exposed a smuggling scheme using forged NAFDAC numbers to bring unregistered drugs into Nigeria, resulting in a N53.4 billion seizure.
July 2, 2026
Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Using Counterfeit NAFDAC Permits
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized N53.39 billion worth of illicit drugs and expired medicines at Apapa, revealing a smuggling operation that utilized counterfeit NAFDAC registration to hide prohibited shipments.
July 1, 2026
NDLEA Secures 6,778.5 Kilograms of Canadian Loud at Lagos Port
The NDLEA has seized 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud at the Apapa Port in Lagos following a coordinated international investigation involving multiple security agencies.
July 1, 2026
NDLEA Modernizes Tactical Operations by Introducing Firearms After 36 Years
Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa has announced the formal induction of AK-47 rifles and pistols for NDLEA officers to enhance tactical responses against armed drug trafficking groups.
June 29, 2026