Drug trafficking
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NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed in mortar, backpack bound for China, Italy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted consignments of cocaine concealed in local mortar and…
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NDLEA declares ‘drug kingpin, three associates’ wanted, freezes N9.8bn linked to syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a suspected drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, also known as Odogwu,…
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NDLEA arrests South African woman ‘using 3-year-old son as cover to smuggle heroin’ into Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested a South African woman who allegedly used her…
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NDLEA: 29,262 arrested, N1.5trn worth of illicit drugs seized in 18 months
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illicit drug use and trafficking, pledging to strengthen prevention, rehabilitation and…
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NDLEA arrests China-bound 38-year-old businesswoman with large consignment of cocaine
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives in Lagos have intercepted a 38-year-old businesswoman Iwebema Peace following the…
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NDLEA uncovers industrial-scale meth lab in Oyo forest, arrests Mexican, four Nigerians
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have uncovered and dismantled a fortified industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory hidden…
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NDLEA arrests 93-year-old great grandpa, doctor over cocaine, skunk trafficking
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 93-year-old great grandpa and a 69-year-old medical doctor…
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NDLEA busts drug syndicates, seizes illicit substances concealed in creams, jackets at Lagos airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled attempts by members of drug trafficking organisations (DTOs) to…
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NDLEA arrests ‘fugitive UK drug lord’ after 15 years on the run
In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have…
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NDLEA intercepts Brazil returnee with cocaine hidden in private parts, footwear
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Uche Onyekwere, at the…
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