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101-year-old great-grandmother, 65-year-old woman arrested in NDLEA drug busts

The NDLEA has arrested a centenarian for drug dealing and intercepted over N4.4 billion worth of synthetic cannabis in a series of nationwide operations. The agency also discovered cocaine concealed in edible cassava flour and dismantled several trafficking rings across the country.

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Lagos destroys 300 tons of illicit drugs, vows tougher war against traffickers

Lagos State has conducted the public destruction of 300 tons of seized narcotics, reinforcing its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and protecting the state's youth. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the exercise serves as a powerful testament to the collaboration between law enforcement and the judiciary.

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The mortar that never reached the kitchen: How NDLEA uncovered hidden cocaine

NDLEA operatives have intercepted cocaine shipments ingeniously concealed in household items destined for international markets, highlighting the evolving tactics of drug syndicates. The agency's week-long nationwide operations also led to the seizure of thousands of codeine bottles and the arrest of several suspects across multiple states.

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He vanished for 10 years. then NDLEA found him at the airport

A fugitive drug kingpin who jumped bail a decade ago has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being re-arrested at the Lagos airport alongside a former international footballer. The conviction marks the end of a ten-year flight from justice for Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, underscoring the persistence of anti-narcotics operatives.

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