The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized more than 1.3 tonnes of illegal drugs in Adamawa State, marking a significant step in the ongoing national effort to combat drug trafficking and abuse.

 

While speaking at the NDLEA State Headquarters in Yola, Adamawa’s NDLEA Commander, CN Aliyu Abubakar, provided details of the operation. According to him, the seizure followed intelligence-led operations across the state, including at the Lamido Aliyu Mustapha International Airport in Yola.

 

Among the confiscated substances were 353 kilograms of cannabis sativa, 983 kilograms of tramadol, and 60.5 kilograms of various opioids. Additionally, the operation led to the arrest of 150 suspects. CN Abubakar revealed that the command had secured six convictions, while 53 cases remain under investigation in court.

 

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As part of the crackdown, NDLEA operatives also destroyed a one-hectare cannabis farm, confiscated two vehicles, and recovered ₦163,170, which has been forfeited to the Federal Government. The seizures form part of a broader strategy to dismantle drug supply chains and protect vulnerable youth from the dangers of substance abuse.

 

CN Abubakar warned that Adamawa State would remain a hostile environment for drug traffickers and emphasized the importance of community involvement in the fight against drug trafficking. He called on local residents to report any suspicious activities, as the NDLEA intensifies its operations nationwide to curb the spread of illegal drugs.

 

Source: TVC