The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of consignments of cocaine and methamphetamine by its operatives in courier companies based in Lagos State. These illegal substances were en route to Europe and Saudi Arabia.
According to Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, the consignments were discovered by officers from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Their diligence led to the seizure of 1kg of methamphetamine concealed in containers of body cream bound for New Zealand on Sunday, October 15. In addition, they intercepted another consignment of 2.5kgs of cocaine and phenacetin hidden within the walls of a carton heading to Saudi Arabia.
Further seizures were made at another courier company in Lagos on Wednesday, October 18. The NDLEA officers discovered 112grams of Dimethyl Sulfone concealed in the hollow of a motor driving shaft destined for New Zealand. Additionally, a consignment of 583grams of cocaine and phenacetin was found packed into a bottle of body cream bound for Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, NDLEA commands nationwide, including the Federal Capital Territory, have continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) by conducting sensitization lectures in schools, communities, and workplaces. As part of these efforts, students of Ogborhill Secondary School in Aba, Abia State, and Nana Aisha Memorial Islamiyya Secondary School in Buba-Shongo, Gombe State, received WADA sensitization lectures. Similar lectures were also held at Awe High School in Awe, Smiles and Surprises Academy in Onna, Akwa Ibom, and Sango High School in Ijoko, Ogun State. Furthermore, the NDLEA Zone C Command, in conjunction with the Kwara State Command, held a WADA sensitization town hall meeting, involving principals from five local government areas of the state.
The NDLEA’s relentless efforts to curb drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria remain commendable, as these recent intercepts serve as further testament to their commitment. The agency’s vigilance and dedication to the cause should be praised, as they continue to make significant strides in ensuring a drug-free society.
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