A Major Drug Enforcement Operation Results in Confiscation of Illicit Substances and Arrests in Kaduna
In the month of April, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kaduna State seized a total of 425,127kg of illegal drugs. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr. Samaila Danmalam, announced that 71 individuals were apprehended in relation to various drug-related offenses.
Among the drugs confiscated were cannabis sativa, cocaine, rohypnol, methamphetamine, and heroin. In addition, 10 drug selling points were shut down, seven convictions were secured, and six suspects were brought to trial during this time frame.
Utilizing a non-kinetic approach, the agency also organized several awareness campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse.
Commander Danmalam credited the successful operations to effective collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, t...