The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday, arrested 3 suspected drug traffickers at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos with Illicit drugs worth over N2billion.
Aniede Chimezie Bright, one of the suspects was arrested by Operatives of the Agency during outward clearance of passengers on Air Marroc, with 7.1 Kilograms of Methamphetamine concealed in food spices and packed in a Swiss polo suitcase, with street value worth over N2 billion.
Reacting to this, Ahmadu Garba, Commander, MMIA command of the NDLEA said,
“Unarguably, the closure of borders occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for the surge in the price of these drugs. For instance, the price of meth in Australia had increased from 200 dollars to 600 dollars per gram due supply cut, hence the desperation by the traffickers and barons alike.”
Also, Bamidele Babatunde Adeyemo was intercepted by the Command at SAHCO export with 800 grams of cannabis Sativa concealed in foodstuff en route Dubai, UAE. 9.950kg of green leaves suspected to be Khat was also seized by the operatives.
In a follow-up operation, Asonye Christian was arrested in connection with the seizure of 800 grams of cannabis, as investigations are ongoing for more leads so the owner of the Khat can be arrested.
Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Brig. General Mohammed Buba Marwa (RTD) has commended men and officers of the MMIA Command and stated that Agency is committed to its new maxim of offensive action against the activities of drug barons and traffickers wherever they are across Nigeria.
