Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have smashed an international drug syndicate with operations spanning Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand.
The agency’s two-week intelligence-led operations in Lagos, Abia, Anambra, and other states resulted in the arrest of multiple cartel members and the seizure of significant drug consignments.
The unraveling of the drug cartel began on April 20th when four large suitcases arrived at the NAHCO import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos via an Airpeace airline flight from Johannesburg, South Africa.
Following extensive monitoring and investigation, the first suspect was apprehended on April 24th while attempting to collect two suitcases containing Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis owned by a Thailand-based member of the syndicate. The suitcases concealed a total of 17.6 kilograms of Loud and drug candies.
The agency’s commitment to combating drug abuse was further demonstrated through its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy campaign, which included sensitization lectures for students and teachers across various states, as well as advocacy visits to community leaders and government officials.
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, commended the agency’s personnel for their exceptional efforts and urged them to maintain the momentum in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
