NDLEA operatives seize 452kg illicit, arrest 84 suspects
No fewer than 84 suspects have been arrested and about 451.976kg of illicit drugs seized by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kaduna State.
The arrest and seizure were carried out in the month of July, according to the state Commander, NDLEA, Mr Ibrahim Braji.
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Mr Braji who disclosed this to journalists said the agency has secured the convictions of six suspects within the period.
Various drugs seized from the suspects include Indian Hemp, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Tramadol and other Psychotropic substances.
“Grand total weight of drug seized within the period under review is 451.976kg,” he said.
According to the NDLEA Commander, the operatives in the state during the raiding of some drug joints in the state recovered 90 rounds of live ammunition; live bullets of 7.62mm calibres and a new Jojef pump action gun with registration number 23-0174.
“Within the month under review, 18 illicit drug joints have been dismantled across the state which included Kantin Agah, Hayin Dan-mani, Mando, Anguwan Dosa, Mararabar Rido, Tukur-Tukur and Sabon Gari.
“Others are Palladan, Unguwar Doki, Mekera, Rigasa, Dan Daura, Karji, Ghana road, Television, Unguwar Ma’azu, Kudenden and Jushi,” Braji added.
To curb the incessant abuse and trafficking of illicit drugs in the state Braji appealed to parents to watch over their children and know the kind of friends they associated with at all times.
He warned illegal drug dealers to look for better livelihood, adding that if they refused, the agency would go after them and ensure they faced the full wrath of the law, as per the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).