The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted illegal drugs valued at ₦3.3 billion, including methamphetamine and a potent synthetic cannabis strain known as ‘loud.’
In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said that the drugs were concealed within automobile spare parts shipped from Canada.
The consignments were seized at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos, following months of intelligence-led surveillance spanning three continents.
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One of the containers, destined for the Ladipo Market through the Sifax bonded terminal, was inspected on Thursday, December 12. During the examination, operatives discovered 5.001kg of methamphetamine hidden in a bag wrapped with a bedsheet, found inside a Toyota Camry vehicle.
The agency also confirmed the arrest of three businessmen in connection with the seizures. Investigations are ongoing.
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