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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 40 parcels of cocaine weighing 43.11kg, with an estimated street value of over N32 billion at the Tincan Port in Lagos.
The consignment containing the illicit drug was on
surveillance by operatives of the Tincan Command of the NDLEA for some days
until two clearing agents showed up on Monday, February 8, 2021, to clear it.
The port commander Sumaila Ethan said the two clearing agents
were promptly arrested and the consignment, which was brought into Nigeria from
Brazil on board a vessel marked MV SPAR SCORPIO, properly searched.
“After a thorough
search, we discovered 40 compressed parcels, which after laboratory
investigations, tested positive to cocaine. The two clearing agents have been
taken into custody while we continue with the investigation. The seizure is no
doubt an attestation to the renewed vigour in the operations of the agency. We
appreciate our Chairman/Chief Executive, Gen. Buba Marwa who provided guidance
all through the operations,” he said.
While commending the Commander, officers, and men of the Tincan
Port Command for the operation, Gen. Marwa charged them and other Commands
across the country to remain vigilant and on red alert.
“The successes we’re recording in the last three weeks can only
serve as a challenge to raise the bar and do more. We’ll continue to do our
best to motivate the officers and men of the agency, and we expect full
commitment, dedication to work, and discipline in return so that we can
collectively achieve the goal of ridding our nation of illicit drugs,” he said.
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