NDLEA arrests 39 suspects, seizes 2,477.59kg of illicit drugs in Edo
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 39 suspected drug traffickers in the month of October in the state. The state NDLEA commander, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this to journalists, saying the command also seized 2,477.59 kg of narcotic drugs within the period. He said the suspects, consisting […]
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The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 39 suspected drug traffickers in the month of October in the state.
The state NDLEA commander, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this to journalists, saying the command also seized 2,477.59 kg of narcotic drugs within the period.
He said the suspects, consisting of 27 males and 12 females, were arrested at various locations in the state.
He gave the breakdown of the seized drugs as follows: Cannabis Sativa (2,476.87 kg); Tramadol (0.3575 kg); Nitrazepam (0.068 kg); and Bromazepam (0.8141 kg).
Others, he said, include: Diazepam (0.084 kg); Swinol (0.0036 kg); Danabol (Molly) (0.013 kg); Methamphetamine (0.0465 kg); and Codeine Syrup (0.1 litre).
He said the command remains steadfast as it continues to enforce the law, educate members of the public, and rehabilitate affected individuals who have problems using drugs.
He said the fight against drug trafficking is relentless, assuring that “those who continue to engage in this illegal trade will face not only heightened enforcement but also stiffer penalties,” Mitchell stated.