
NDLEA ARRESTS 73 SUSPECTS IN KADUNA, SEIZE 370KGS OF ILLICIT DRUGS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, says its operatives have seized 369.903kg of illicit drugs and arrested 73 suspects in Kaduna.
The State Commander of NDLEA, Ibrahim Braji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Kaduna that the arrest and seizure were made in June.
Braji said within the period under review, the command secured seven convictions at the Federal High Court in Kaduna.
The commander said the drugs seized include: Indian Hemp 93.056kg, Heroin 0.166kg, Cocaine 0.031kg, Methamphetamine 0,030kg ,Tramadol 0.056kg and other Psychotropic substances 276.564kg.
Braji said the command also recovered 2MM pistol marked 7737 and a locally made pistol.
“Within the month under review, six illicit drug joints were dismantled which included, Kunku Rigasa, Rido, Mararaban Jos and Kasuwar sati,“he said.
He said the command would continue its fight against illicit drugs in the state.
Braji warned that illegal drug dealers and users would not be spared when arrested by the agency. (NAN)
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