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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Woman, 50, charged with alleged trafficking in hemp, methamphetamine in Lagos

Blessing Mejulu, 50, was accused of drug trafficking by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Two counts of alleged trafficking in Cannabis sativa and methamphetamine are brought against the suspect. According to the prosecutor, Mr. Lambert Nor, the offence was committed on November 13 at Read More…

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25-year-old man accused of trafficking 1.3 kilogrammes of marijuana

Sunday Amosu, 25, has been accused of trafficking 1.3 kg of Cannabis sativa by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday before a Federal High Court in Lagos. Drug trafficking is the alleged offence against the defendant. The NDLEA claimed that the defendant committed the offence on November 10 at Aboki Estate in Read More…