US EditionNigeria: U.S., UK, DR Congo-Bound Illicit Drug Consignments Intercepted in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
NDLEA seized various drugs including 117kg of skunk cannabis and 80,000 bottles of codeine syrup concealed in snails, bulbs, and clothes destined for the US, UK, and DRC.
- At Murtala Muhammed International Airport, NDLEA operatives intercepted illicit consignments at the airport and a Lagos courier company bound for the United States, United Kingdom and DRC.
- The NDLEA has been conducting nationwide operations that included destroying 53,250 kilograms of skunk on 21.3 hectares, as part of a broader sustained campaign, according to agency reports.
- Investigators found pills hidden inside frozen food and freight items, including 2,300 tramadol pills in frozen snails at MMIA and skunk in giant rechargeable electrical bulbs.
- Officials say three suspects linked to export attempts are now in custody, including Matthew Emmanuel, James Moses, and Israel Samuel.
- Across regional NDLEA commands, seizures included Bello Buba intercepted with 38,270 tramadol pills in Adamawa and arrests of Festus Udoh, Joseph Chukwujamaa, and Joseph Andrew in Ogun and other states.
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Nigeria: U.S., UK, DR Congo-Bound Illicit Drug Consignments Intercepted in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
Abuja -- Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos.
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NDLEA intercepts illicit drug consignments in frozen snails, electrical bulbs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos. According to the NDLEA, two suspects linked to the attempts to export the illicit substances have already …
NDLEA Intercepts US, UK, DRC-bound Illicit Drug Consignments in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos. At least, two suspects linked to attempts to export the illicit substances have already been taken into …
NDLEA Seizes Drugs Hidden in Snails, Parcels Destined for UK, U.S., DRC - TV360 Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered multiple attempts to smuggle illicit drugs out of Nigeria, with substances hidden in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing bound for the United States, United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The seizures were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier company in Lagos. Two suspects, Boladale Riliwan, a cargo agent, and Olawale…
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Freedom OnlineNDLEA intercepts U.S., UK, DRC-bound illicit drug consignments at Lagos airport
NDLEA intercepts U.S., UK, DRC-bound illicit drug consignments at Lagos airport The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of illicit drugs heading to the U.S., the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media […] The post NDLEA intercepts U.S., UK, DRC-bound illicit drug consignments at …
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