The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 20-year-old hairstylist, Josephine Odunu and a dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo, 30, for alleged drug peddling.

According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the suspects were arrested in Yenagoa selling drug-laced chin chin to students and at social parties.

He said the dispatch rider was arrested in the Opolo area of Yenagoa on March 10 on his way to deliver 200 grammes of chin chin produced with cannabis sativa.

Mr Babafemi added that a swift follow-up operation led to the arrest of the hairdresser, who allegedly distributed the drugged chinchin from the salon where she works in the Kpansia area of Yenagoa.

“A search of the salon also led to the recovery of three kilogrammes, bringing the total weight of the illicit substance seized from the duo to 3.2kg.

“Investigations reveal that they distribute the chin chin, often laced with cannabis and tramadol, to students and at birthday parties.

“While Edesemi handles the delivery to buyers, Josephine is a major distributor to a wanted suspect who produces the drugged chinchin,” he said.

(NAN)