The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a shipment of Tramadol disguised as condoms and other illicit drugs at the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. Two importers who claimed to be pharmacists are also being investigated in connection with the unlawful importation. Tramadol is a prescription drug belonging to the class of opioid. Total weight of the ...
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NDLEA seizes N3.7 billion drugs, receives 183 drug deportees at MMIA in 2015
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in 2015, said it seized narcotic drugs valued at N3.7 billion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. The Agency also said it received a total of 183 Nigerians made up of 176 males and 7 females deported on drug related offences. Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Mrs. Roli ...
Read More »Court sentences three to life imprisonment for dealing in drugs …convicts 149 others
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted 149 drug dealers arrested by the Lagos State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in 2015. Three of the culprits who were sentenced to life imprisonment have commenced their service with hard labour as others equally got stiffer punishment. One of the convicts will spend 25 ...
Read More »NDLEA seizes drug worth of over N1 trillion in 8 yrs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said it has seized narcotic drugs valued at over N1 trillion in eight years. The drugs weighing 55,830,837 kilogrammes and arrest of 72,253 with suspected drug traffickers arrested, took place between 2006 and 2014 under the leadership of Chairman/Chief Executive, Ahmadu Giade. Speaking on the development, Mitchell Ofoyeju, the NDLEA spokesman said ‘the ...
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