The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially confirmed that synthetic cannabis—popularly known on the street as “Colos” (short for “Colorado”)—was discovered hidden inside moin-moin cooking sachets during a seizure in the Lekki area of Lagos. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi issued a public warning advising parents and guardians to inspect moin-moin sachets closely if Read More…
Drug Trafficking
NDLEA seizes billions worth of drugs in major Lagos drug bust
In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, seizing large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids worth billions of naira. The operation, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and various locations across Lagos, led to the arrest of six Read More…
Major drug bust in Lagos: NDLEA seizes ₦4.4 billion worth of drugs
In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered drugs worth ₦4.4 billion concealed in the lavatories of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This operation, conducted on November 10, 2024, is part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Read More…
Former Miss Commonwealth Nigeria wanted for drug trafficking, NDLEA intensifies crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, with the declaration of ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, as wanted. Ms. Aderinoye escaped from her residence in Lekki, Lagos, after NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate on January 24th, following Read More…
NDLEA thwarts drug trafficking operation at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully apprehended a suspected drug trafficker bound for Milan, Italy, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on January 11. The suspect, identified as a regular flyer, was discovered in possession of significant quantities of codeine-based syrup and Rohypnol concealed within his luggage. NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Read More…
NDLEA seizes narcotics worth millions in multiple interdictions across Nigeria
In a series of successful operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized substantial quantities of illicit drugs across Nigeria, culminating in multiple arrests. The agency’s efforts led to the recovery of Tramadol and Rohypnol pills bound for South Africa at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, leading to the apprehension of suspects Read More…
NDLEA seizes cocaine and meth shipments in Lagos, continues War Against Drug Abuse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the successful interception of drug consignments by its operatives working with courier companies in Lagos State. These illicit shipments were intended for Europe and Saudi Arabia, with the NDLEA making these seizures as part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. Mr. Femi Babafemi, the Read More…
High heels and hidden stashes: NDLEA thwarts drug trafficking attempts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again proven that the world of fashion holds secrets beyond the runway, as they foiled the elaborate plans of transnational drug trafficking organisations attempting to export methamphetamine and skunk. Mr. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesperson, unveiled this daring tale in a statement released on Sunday in Read More…
35 arrested, heroin, skunk intercepted in 12 states by NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained 35 people on suspicion of trafficking in a variety of illegal narcotics and substances. Mr. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, announced this, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. According to Babafemi, agents intercepted a shipment of 11.90 kg of heroin and 500 Read More…
Colorado, cannabis juice consignments intercepted at Lagos airport, seaport
Consignments of Colorado were discovered by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada, at the Tincan seaport in Apapa and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), in Ikeja, Lagos. This was said in a statement made on Sunday in Abuja by Mr. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA. Read More…