2 drug pushers nabbed with 3,542.25KG of hemp hidden in biscuit, cheese balls

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December 25, 2015 4:55 PM

Agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have impressively intercepted a truckload of cannabis which was cleverly covered up with cartons of cheese balls and biscuits.

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The discovery of the illegal substance weighing 3,542.25kg was made by the agency’s men in Ogun State, along the Odeda axis of Ijebu-Igbo in Ijebu North Local Government of the state.

The dealers conveying the drugs, Ihenacho Chinweuba, 27, and Uche Enuosa, 33, have been arrested and the truck impounded.

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Mr. Bala Fagge NDLEA commander in Ogun State, said the shipment was meant for distribution and eventual consumption in Ogun and Lagos States. In his words "A white Mercedes truck with registration No: Lagos KJA132XN was intercepted along the Odeda axis of Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government of the state.

“The truck carrying biscuits and cheese balls was found to contain 295 big bags of dried weeds of cannabis sativa weighing 3,542.25 kilogrammes.

“Two suspected traffickers were immediately apprehended and are currently assisting further investigation,” Bala stated.

Chinweuba, of Abia State and Enuosa of Asaba, Delta State, said that they were to distribute the drugs in Ogun and Lagos States when they were arrested by anti-narcotics officers.

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The banned substance was neatly arranged in the inner part of the truck while the outer part was smartly filled with more than 300 cartons of biscuits and cheese balls in order to escape the watchful eyes of the security agents.

Their involvement in the crime, according to the suspects, was as a result of their joblessness and desire to earn money to celebrate the festive period.

According to Uche, “I am a plumber but due to lack of work I decided to drive the truck. I have no savings and the only way I could travel home this festive season was to engage in cannabis business.”

Ihenacho, when quizzed, said he was desperate because he is married and has to provide for his family. “I am married with children. I have not bought anything for my family this end of year season.

“It was joblessness that made me to deal in hemp. All my hope rested on this cannabis shipment because I knew that if we were successful, I would have made my family happy this season.

“The cartons of biscuits were to hide the drugs but it is unfortunate that we were arrested and my entire dream is shattered,” he stated.

Mrs. Roli Bode-George, Acting Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, urged the members of the public to put their minds to rest as the agency has taken measures, amd is still tirelessly working towards drug-free celebrations this festive season.

“Efforts shall be intensified towards preventing the supply of drugs to end users. This spectacular seizure of 3,542.25kg will definitely go a long way in eradicating drugs from our society. The agency is processing similar high level intelligence that will lead to more seizures in the days ahead,” said Roli

She added that the truck conveying the drugs will also be forfeited to the federal government in accordance with the NDLEA Act.

The suspects will soon be charged to court and if convicted could get life imprisonment.

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