Drug trafficking: 10 Filipino sailors, ship convicted and fined $6m for importing 20kg cocaine into Nigeria
Ten Filipino sailors and their vessel have been convicted for importing 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The court ruling imposed a combined fine of $6 million, marking a strong stance against drug trafficking in the country. Authorities revealed that the illegal drugs were discovered onboard the ship during an inspection. The seizure highlighted ongoing […]
Customs, NDLEA intercept 30 slabs of cocaine at Apapa port
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Apapa Area Command, working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have seized 30 slabs of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The drugs were discovered on a foreign ship identified as MV Aruna, which is registered in the Marshall Islands. The interception happened at the […]
NDLEA secures court order to detain vessel, crew over N25.5kg cocaine seizure at Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured a court order to detain a vessel and its crew following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine at a Lagos port. The operation, carried out in collaboration with port authorities, highlights the agency’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking in Nigeria. The court order, obtained on […]
Nigerian woman arrested with drugs worth over N6m at railway station in India
Indian police have arrested a Nigerian woman named Etumudon Doris for carrying illegal drugs worth more than N6 million at a railway station near Mumbai. Authorities in India said the arrest happened during a major operation against drug trafficking. The woman was caught with the drugs at Panvel Railway Station, close to Mumbai. The joint […]
Cocaine worth £1million is found hidden inside electric wheelchair during security check
Security officers at Manchester Airport have discovered nearly £1 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an electric wheelchair. The incident happened on Sunday when a passenger arrived from Bridgetown, Barbados. Border Force officers conducted a scan of the wheelchair and found 11 packages of cocaine weighing 12kg. The drugs were hidden inside the seat and […]
2.1 tons Cocaine Seizure: Four Drug Lords Including A Jamaican Sentenced To Get 28yrs Imprisonment, Forfeit VGC Houses, N67M, $50,000
In a historic win against drug trafficking in Nigeria, four drug lords have been sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison for smuggling over 2.1 tons of cocaine. The operation, carried out by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), uncovered the cocaine in Ikorodu, Lagos, making it the largest seizure in Nigeria’s history. […]