NDLEA intercepts 407kg of hard drugs, charges 9 suspects in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Friday, intercepted 407.205kg of restricted narcotics after a general raid conducted in Lagos State. In a statement signed by Mr Ojo Ogbechema, an Assistant Commander, Operations and Intelligence Unit, Lagos Command, the NDLEA said it “burst” two warehouses at Alaba Rago and Akerele, based on intelligence gathering, and […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Friday, intercepted 407.205kg of restricted narcotics after a general raid conducted in Lagos State.

In a statement signed by Mr Ojo Ogbechema, an Assistant Commander, Operations and Intelligence Unit, Lagos Command, the NDLEA said it “burst” two warehouses at Alaba Rago and Akerele, based on intelligence gathering, and seized volumes of cannabis sativa also known as Indian hemp.

Ogbechema said the seized narcotics in Alaba Rago weighed 108.9kg while 270.2kg was seizure in Akerele.

According to the agency, some other places which were notorious for drug peddling were also raided. The places raided included: Idimu-Araba, Ijora, Mile II, Ajegunle, Amuwo-Odofin, Ipodo, Abule-Egba, Ajah, Ajao Estate, Shita in Surulere, among others.

He said some other seizures were made from the areas.

According to Ogbechema, nine drug dealers as well as 25 drug users were arrested from January 1 to date. He said the alleged drug dealers, have been charged to court for onward prosecution by its legal department. (NAN)