The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking, arresting at least ten individuals in recent operations.
In a major operation conducted at Tincan Port in Lagos, NDLEA operatives recovered 77 packages of Canadian "Loud," a potent synthetic strain of cannabis. The drugs, which were hidden in the concealed compartments of four vehicles, were seized on Friday, August 22.
Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for NDLEA, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the vehicles involved were a Toyota Highlander, a Ford Explorer, a Toyota Corolla, and a Toyota Sienna. The drugs, imported from Canada, were intercepted during a joint examination with officials from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other key stakeholders.
The total weight of the seized drugs amounts to 38.5 kilograms. Two suspects, identified as Abiodun Salami, 34, and Lekan Atoyebi, 33, who were responsible for clearing the shipments, have been taken into custody.
The NDLEA continues to intensify its efforts to combat drug trafficking and ensure the safety and security of the nation.
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