Drug syndicate conceals 3,200kg of cocaine in candles

Determined to smuggle drugs through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, a suspected drug syndicate has concealed 3.200kg of high grade cocaine with an estimated street value of 30 million naira inside candles.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made the discovery last Sunday during the inward screening of passengers on Emirate flight from Brazil.
The drug was industrially packed inside six big candles, four of which are black while the other two are green. While answering questions from narcotic officers, the prime suspect,Aina Fausat Olanrewaju, said that the candles were meant for spiritual use. Not satisfied with the explanation, the candles were broken and found to contain cocaine. She was arrested at the arrival wing of the airport following the discovery of the cocaine- laden candles in her luggage containing clothes, shoes and bags.
The 45-year-old single mother of two children is believed to be working for an international drug cartel with stronghold in Brazil.
She had been taken on follow-up operations within the country to arrest other people linked with the crime. Two other persons had already been arrested in connection with the crime while the agency has commenced investigation to determine their degree of involvement.

http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/news/21392-drug-syndicate-conceals-3200kg-of-cocaine-in-candles

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