NDLEA arrests 18 suspects in drug raid, recovers 216.8kg of cannabis

amaka inyese

January 30, 2016 5:37 PM

Among the suspects arrested were three suspected drug dealers who will be prosecuted according to law, while other suspects will have to go through drugs counselling.

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Recently in Lagos eighteen suspected drug peddlers were apprehended by The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a random raid.

The nation news reports that a total weight of 216.8kgs of cannabis was confiscated during a comprehensive raid operation in the Obalende, Alaba Rago, Lagos Island, Isheri Idimu and Bolade Market area of Lagos.

Furthermore, a statement from the NDLEA Lagos State commander, Aliyu Sule confirms that among the suspects arrested were three suspected drug dealers who will be prosecuted according to law, while other suspects will have to go through drugs counselling.

“The command has embarked on a routine raid across Lagos metropolis. Eighteen suspected drug peddlers were apprehended and cannabis weighing 216.8kg, including 119.3kg of abandoned cannabis at Lagos Island, was seized. Fifteen of the suspects found to be problem users had been placed on counselling while three suspected dealers are under investigation and will soon be charged to court”.

The commander also advised the public to speak out on the activities of drug peddlers in their neighbourhood.

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