The NDLEA recently confiscated 589 bags of Canadian loud, a potent cannabis strain, from The Hook Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Valued at N1.04 billion, the bust uncovered a major drug distribution front. Arrests included suspects Eze Ayitu, Ofuokwu Samuel, and Emmanuel Ameh; two other suspects remain at large.
Items seized alongside the cannabis included several vehicles and household goods, indicating the scale of the illicit trade. This raid underscores the NDLEA’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking in Nigeria. Their proactive measures are crucial in dismantling operations masquerading as legitimate businesses, safeguarding public health and safety.
- Key Takeaways:
- Seizure of cannabis valued at N1.04 billion in Lagos news.
- Five suspects involved; three arrested, two on the run.
- NDLEA seizes vehicles and electronics linked to drug trade.
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