By Muhyideen JimohThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 59-year-old man with 25kg of substances tested to be ephedrine (a medication and stimulant), while trying to board an Ethiopian airline flight from the Aminu Kano International Airport to South Africa. The NDLEA says Ephedrine (EPH) or pseudoephedrine (PSE), or drug products containing these substances have chemicals used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.‎Mr ‎Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA spokesperson in a statement in Abuja, said that Christopher Chukwuani, a fish farmer was intercepted at the departure waiting lounge based on intelligence. “When the substance was detected, it was tested and found to be positive for ephedrine. ‎The NDLEA spokesperson alleged that the 59-year-old Enugu based fish farmer said he smuggles drugs in order to expand his fish farming business. The NDLEA boss also assured that more arrests in connection with the seizure are in the offing and‎ the suspect will soon be charged to court.

Source: Ethiopian News July 29, 2017 17:15 UTC