NDLEA Arrests 2 With 252 Wraps Of Cocaine At Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos has apprehended a driver and a trader over unlawful importation of 252 wraps of cocaine weighing 4.325kgs.
According to the anti drug agency, the suspects were found to have ingested and stuffed wraps of cocaine on their bodies and luggage during screening of passengers on an Emirates flight from Dubai.
The agency further explained that both suspects ingested some wraps of drugs and concealed others on their bodies.
The estimated value of the drug is N39,000,00

Meanwhile, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLE.A, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah retired has ordered speedy investigation of their cases.
He assured that drug traffickers will meet with brick wall at all exit points.
According to Abdallah, “let me assure members of the public that the NDLEA has taken measures to fortify the exit points in the country. Drug traffickers will find it difficult to break through our security barriers. The ultimate objective is to have a society that is free from illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse. This arrest is being investigated and we hope to trace other persons linked to the crime”.
The suspects, he stated would soon be charged to court.

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