NDLEA Seizes ₦7bn Drugs in Kano and Lagos Interceptions

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a Saudi-bound drug consignment concealed within a palm oil keg at Kano Airport. The operation uncovered over ₦7 billion worth of powdered tramadol and Canadian Loud during separate operations in Lagos.

NDLEA operatives identified a Saudi-bound passenger at Kano Airport with cannabis hidden inside a gallon of palm oil. An alleged supplier was arrested at the airport car park during the operation.

At Apapa Port, the agency discovered 8.725 tonnes of powdered tramadol falsely declared as maize starch, with a street value exceeding ₦6.98 billion. Another 55kg of Canadian Loud, valued at ₦165 million, was found hidden in a Toyota Sienna at Tincan Port.