NDLEA arrests 6, seizes drugs worth N31m in Kebbi

The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kebbi Command, has arrested six suspects and confiscated 657.200kgs drugs worth N31 million. The commander of the agency in the state, Alhaji Suleiman Jadi, said the arrest and seizure followed series of surveillance on the activities of the suspects who specialised in the distribution of Tramadol capsules […]

The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kebbi Command, has arrested six suspects and confiscated 657.200kgs drugs worth N31 million.

The commander of the agency in the state, Alhaji Suleiman Jadi, said the arrest and seizure followed series of surveillance on the activities of the suspects who specialised in the distribution of Tramadol capsules and tablets in the state.

He said the two-day seizure comprised 421.100kg of Tramadol and 30 kg of cannabis sativa (hemp) on the first day.

“Also, on the same day, another 198kg of Tramadol was seized in Kamba town of Dandi Local Government Area,” he said.

According to him, the drugs were concealed in motorcycle empty cartons in order to beat security operatives.

Jadi said another notorious dealer was also arrested in Zuru Local Government Area with 8.00kg of Diazapam and Benhexol psychotropic. (NAN)