Drug Enforcement Agency Seizes 115.226 Kilograms of Illicit Substances in Ebonyi State
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State has seized 115.226 kilograms of illicit substances and arrested 149 suspects in the third quarter of the year. According to State Commander Peter Ogar, the agency made the arrests and seizures in various locations across the state between July and September 2024.
The agency counselled 82 suspects, comprising 64 females and 18 males, and arrested 149 suspects, including 112 males and 37 females, between the ages of 26 and 72. The seized substances include crack cocaine, Cannabis Sativa, codeine syrup, Tramadol tablets, tramadol capsule, diazepam, methamphetamine, bromazepam, lorazepam, monkey tail, and other psychotropic substances.
The NDLEA’s efforts have led to the conviction of one person during the period under review, and the agency has also taken its sensitization campaign on the need to stay off drugs to youth groups, community heads, and primary and secondary schools. The commander reiterated the agency’s readiness to combat illicit drug trafficking in Ebonyi and other parts of Nigeria, and expressed gratitude for the cordial relationship between the Command and other security agencies.
This significant operation demonstrates the NDLEA’s commitment to tackling the growing problem of drug trafficking in Nigeria. The agency’s efforts to counsel and arrest drug users and dealers, as well as its sensitization campaign, are crucial steps towards reducing the prevalence of drug abuse in the country.
