NDLEA Intercepts ₦5bn Drug Consignments At Ports, Arrests Milan-Bound Cocaine Suspect
The suspect allegedly paid N16 million for the cocaine and said part of the shipment was meant for a partner in Italy.
- On September 27, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency operatives arrested businessman Philip Tunde at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while attempting to smuggle 4.80kg of cocaine to Milan, Italy, concealed in shoes and luggage.
- This arrest follows major seizures at Lagos, Apapa, and Onne ports, where NDLEA operatives intercepted drug consignments valued at more than N5 billion across multiple intelligence-driven operations.
- During interrogation, Tunde claimed he paid N16 million for the cocaine, funding the purchase with compensation from a workplace injury in Italy where he lost fingertips.
- NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa commended officers involved, urging personnel to sustain intelligence-driven operations against trafficking networks while maintaining balanced drug control efforts.
- Beyond enforcement, the agency continues its War Against Drug Abuse sensitisation programmes nationwide, engaging schools and communities including St. Paul's Secondary School, Oji, on illicit drug dangers.
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NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with cocaine consignments
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 38-year-old businessman, Philip Tunde, with 4.80kg of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and railings of travelling bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The suspect was arrested on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the joint screening point of Terminal 2 […] NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with cocaine consignments
NDLEA intercepts 4.8kg of cocaine concealed in shoes and bags at Lagos airport
KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 38-year-old businessman attempting to traffic 4.80kg of cocaine through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The suspect was intercepted on September 27 during routine screening at the joint checkpoint of Terminal 2 as he prepared to board […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
Italy-bound businessman intercepted with cocaine consignments in shoe soles, bag railings
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Milan-bound businessman, Philip Tunde, with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and the railings of travel bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. The 38-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday 27th September 2026 at the joint […] The post Italy-bound businessman intercepted with cocaine consignments in shoe sol…
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