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Illicit Drug Trafficking

October 20, 2024

NDLEA detains two businessmen, Canadian nurse for drug trafficking

Mr Babafemi said that during a search of the suspect’s luggage, 70 parcels of Canadian Loud weighing 35.70kg were recovered from her.

Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA)
July 5, 2024

NDLEA to collaborate with traditional rulers in fight against drug abuse

Mr Marwa said NDLEA was currently deploying personnel to all local government areas to further its advocacy against drug abuse.

Buba Marwa
June 26, 2024

Tinubu rallies support for drug war

President Bola Tinubu has pledged more support for the NDLEA in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
April 21, 2024

51.9kg heroin seized as NDLEA arrests three wanted kingpins

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the suspected drug traffickers had been declared wanted by the agency for over two months.

NDLEA Officers
June 27, 2023

Makinde govt pledges to curb drug trafficking, abuse in Oyo

“It was reported that a 71-year-old man passed on in Ibadan after taking Colorado.”

Governor Seyi Makinde
May 23, 2023

NDLEA seeks Abuja rulers’ support on drug abuse

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has solicited the support of traditional rulers in combating drug abuse in the FCT.

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
May 17, 2023

Customs intercepts tramadol worth N1.8 billion at Lagos airport

Customs intercepts tramadol worth N1.8 billion at Lagos airport

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
May 16, 2023

Police uncover $870 million worth of cocaine hidden in bananas

Police estimated the drugs to have a street value of €800 million ($870 million).

Seized cocaine smuggled in a batch of bananas at the port of Gioia Tauro
April 22, 2023

Busload of narcotics conveyed by security agents intercepted near Seme border

Mr Nnadi condemned the nefarious means of earning a living by some members of the society.

Busload of narcotics
January 19, 2023

NDLEA summons council chairman in Niger over Indian hemp video

In an online video, the council chairman allegedly told a group of youths to use the council’s secretariat whenever they wanted to smoke Indian hemp.

NDLEA Officers