……..in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has seized 1,458,709kgs of illicit substances in December.
In a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday, the agency’s Press Officer, Shuaibu Omale said that the seized illicit drugs included cocaine, heroin, cannabis, tramadol, methamphetamine and other psychotropic substances.
He said that the command has arrested 103 suspects, representing drug traffickers, dealers and drug users adding that the command has carried out numerous sensitisation programmes across the state to enlighten the people on the dangers associated with drug use and illicit trafficking.
He said, “It is paramount to note that 26 illicit drug joints were also dismantled while the command secured six convictions and arraigned 24 suspects in December, 2023.” (NAN)
