23 Males, Six Females Arrested By NDLEA For Drug Trafficking In Edo

29 suspected drug traffickers have been arrested by the  National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo command on Tuesday, State Commander of the agency disclosed.

Mr Buba  Wakawa said  in an interview that the suspects, comprising 23 males and six females, were arrested in November.

He added that the suspects were in possession of about 3,756.82 kilogrammes of narcotics at the time of their arrests.

 

According to him, the bulk of the seized drugs were cannabis commonly referred to as marijuana.

The commander stated that one of the suspects said the love for money led him into the criminal act.

He said the suspect from Ondo State who is married with a child was found in possession of 684 kilogrammes of dried weeds that tested positive for cannabis.

He would soon be charged to court.

The Edo commander also disclosed that the state command had inaugurated a Special Patrol Squad to tackle cases of drug trafficking and abuse.

He explained that the strategic approach was aimed at intensifying surveillance operations to cut off the illicit movement of narcotics as we approach the end of year festive season.

He warned drug barons to quit illicit drug cultivation and trafficking in the state or be prepared to face the wrath of the law.

“The patrol will leverage on intelligence-led techniques in intercepting drugs as well as arresting traffickers for prosecution,” he said.