NDLEA Seizes 4,832.74Kg Of Narcotics In Abuja

ndleasThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recorded a major success in its effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of illicit drugs as it confiscated 4,832.74kg of various drugs and 102 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine.

The syrup bottles were found in an abandoned NITEL box at Wuse Zone 4 during the raid operation.

The seized drugs, which include: Cannabis 4,787.35kg, psychotropic substances 44.86kg, cocaine 428 grammes and methamphetamine 103 grammes, were intercepted between January and October 2014, while suspected drug traffickers arrested within the period are 309 consisting of 12 females and 297 males.

The NDLEA equally secured the conviction of 101 accused persons within the period while other cases are still pending.

“No stone shall be left unturned in the quest for a drug-free society. Efforts are on-going to conduct more raids on criminal hideouts and dislodge drug traffickers within the FCT and other parts of the country”.