NDLEA seizes 134.483kg of illicit drugs, arrests 157 suspects in Ebonyi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi says its operatives arrested 157 suspects and seized a total of 134.483kg of illicit drugs in the state.
Jude Ahamefule, the state NDLEA commander, told journalists on Monday in Abakaliki that the arrests and the seizures were made between October and December 2025.
He said the arrest included 123 males and 34 females, out of which six were convicted.
Mr Ahamefule said the various drugs seized include cannabis sativa, heroin, methamphetamine, tramadol, diazepam, and psychotropic substances.
He identified the seizures as 106.978 kg of cannabis sativa, tramadol (100mg) 2,619 capsules, 1.407kg of methamphetamine (303 pinches), 0.0589kg diazepam (700 tablets), 0.161kg of phenobarbitone syrup (480 ml), and others.
“We rehabilitated and discharged four clients and admitted six within the period under review. Currently, a total of 12 clients are receiving rehabilitation in our facility.
“Forty-four suspects were referred to the counselling unit of the command in the period under review,” Mr Ahamefule said.
He pledged that the command is committed to the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in the state.
The commander urged those involved in such illegal trade to desist in the state and across the country.
(NAN)
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