NDLEA arrests 130 suspects in possession of hard drugs weighing 1,728.536kg

The NDLEA on Wednesday disclosed the arrest of 130 suspects in the month of October in Kaduna State, noting that they were caught in possession of illicit drugs weighing 1,728.536kg. Seven of the arrested persons are female.
NDLEA Commander in Kaduna State, Umar Adoro, disclosed in Kaduna on Wednesday that the agency also dismantled 20 notorious drug joints; adding that seven properties linked to drug traffickers were sealed.
Adoro said the agency also recovered N300,000 fake N1,000 notes from the suspected drug traffickers.
The commander said the drugs seized were 1,388.811kg of Indian hemp, 0.019kg of Cocaine, 0.001kg of heroin, 7.666kg of Tramadol, 331.786kg of other psychotropic substances and 0.253kg Methamphetamine.
Adoro said the agency also conducted sensitisation programmes in secondary schools in Kafanchan, Kaduna and Zaria, among other towns and cities.
He appealed to residents for timely and useful information on illicit drug dealers, to enable the agency to take prompt action.
He also advised parents and guardians to always be watchful over their wards and the companied that they keep.
Adoro reiterated the agency’s commitment to the war against drug trafficking and consumption.