NDLEA destroys 317 tons of cannabis in Edo forest, arrests 4
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has destroyed and set ablaze over 317,417 kgs (317.4 metric tons) of cannabis sativa in the Opuje forests, Edo. The Director,…
U.S. supports NDLEA with forensic, intelligence-gathering, prosecution tools
By Ibironke Ariyo The United States government has announced a project to strengthen the forensic and chemical analysis capacity of the NDLEA as well as its intelligence gathering and prosecution…
Cocaine: NDLEA arrests ex-footballer, Brazil returnee for trafficking
The NDLEA has arrested an ex-footballer, Emmanuel Okafor, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja for cocaine trafficking. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday…
NDLEA arrests Turkey-bound physically-challenged businesswoman for drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted an attempt by a 32-year-old businesswoman, Mrs Pamela Odin, to traffic 2.150kg tablets of Rohypnol through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…
NDLEA arrests human trafficker, orphan with drugs enroute Dubai
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled an attempt by a human trafficker to export illicit drug to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), by planting it in the…
Marwa commends IGP over NDLEA-Police partnership
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), retired Buba Brig.-Gen. Marwa, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba for his willingness to strengthen the working relationship between…
Cannabis: NDLEA arrests G.O. at MMIA, Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) have arrested the General Overseer of ChristLiving Hope Church, Rev. Ugochukwu Emmanuel Ekwem at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja…
Illicit drugs: NDLEA arrests 134 suspects, recover 5.970kg in Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Jigawa, says it has arrested 134 suspects for alleged drug related offences. The agency also recovered 5.970 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs…