Cocaine and ‘Loud’ consignments intercepted at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized consignments of cocaine and loud, a synthetic cannabis strain, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

The agency also arrested a businessman, Abdulwahab Owolabi Alebiosu, and a businesswoman, Eze Queen Ogechi, in connection with the seizures.

The consignments were concealed in various items, including incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves, and ladies’ native wears.

The seizures were made at the airport and some courier firms in Lagos, foiling attempts by drug syndicates to smuggle the drugs into and out of Nigeria.

According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, the agency has made significant seizures and arrests in relation to these smuggling attempts.

The seizures include 40 parcels of Loud weighing 20.30 kilograms hidden in packs of chessboards, scrabbles, checkers, and poker set, brought in from Canada on a British Airways flight. Additionally, four parcels of cocaine and 14 parcels of Loud, both weighing 1.360kg, were seized from two jumbo bags going to Pakistan.

The arrests and seizures are a testament to the NDLEA’s commitment to combating drug trafficking in Nigeria. The agency’s efforts have led to the disruption of drug syndicates and the recovery of illegal drugs and paraphernalia.

The NDLEA’s operation is a significant step in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria.

The agency’s efforts have led to the recovery of large quantities of illegal drugs and the arrest of individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.

NDLEA stands for National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. It is a federal agency in Nigeria responsible for enforcing the country’s drug laws and combating the illicit drug trade. The NDLEA was established in 1990 with the primary goal of eliminating the cultivation, processing, transportation, and trafficking of illicit drugs in Nigeria.

The agency’s responsibilities include:

1. Enforcement of drug laws and regulations
2. Interdiction of drug trafficking and smuggling
3. Investigation and prosecution of drug-related crimes
4. Drug demand reduction and prevention
5. Collaboration with international organizations to combat global drug trafficking

The NDLEA works closely with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Nigerian Police Force and Customs Service, to achieve its objectives.

The agency has made significant seizures and arrests in recent years, disrupting major drug trafficking networks and reducing the availability of illicit drugs in Nigeria.

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