The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), had foiled an attempt by a syndicate to export illicit drugs through the Lagos airport during an outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airline to Oman via Addis Ababa. The NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi confirmed that a suspect Jonah Chukwuemeka was arrested in connection with the drugs. Babafemi said that a total of 1,995 Tramadol tablets with a gross weight of 900 grams hidden in locust beans in his luggage, were intercepted. Babafemi said that no fewer than eight suspects were arrested and bags of illicit drugs seized. Babafemi quoted the Chairman, NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa as commending the officers and men of the MMIA and Lagos commands for the arrests and seizures.

Source: Ethiopian News August 28, 2022 13:16 UTC