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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…

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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 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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Ikorodu warehouse busted, NDLEA seizes N194bn worth of crack cocaine

A warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu area of Lagos State was raided by men of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and over N194 billion worth of crack cocaine was seized. Crack cocaine, commonly known simply as crack, and also known as rock, is a free base form of cocaine that can Read More…

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Ex-convict nabbed again in Lagos for importing cocaine

An ex-convict, Onyeka Madukolu, was arrested by men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos, for importing 5.90 kilogrammes of cocaine. According to a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, the drugs were concealed in cans Read More…