Anambra NDLEA arrests 249 suspects – Commander

ONITSHA, Nigeria – National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NDLEA), Anambra State says it arrested  249 suspects, confiscated 426.5988kg of hard drugs and secured  37  convictions in 2019.

This was contained in a statement issued by the  Anambra state  NDLEA spokesman Mr. Odigie  Charles and  made available to our correspondent on Tuesday in Awka, Anambra state. According to him,the  State Commander, Misbahu Idris disclosed this in  Awka, Anambra State.

According to the statement, the Command seized  356.9927 kg of  Cannabis sativa, 0.00223 kg of Heroine 0.063 kg of Cocaine and ​​ 69.0308 kg Crystalline methamphetamine.

He also added that the command secured 37 convictions while 124 cases were still pending  in the Federal High Court, Awka and the    Appeal Court, Enugu.

He also stated that the State Commander  also commended the support of the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano in the fight against drug trafficking/ abuse and insecurity in the state. 

He warned those involved in illicit drug activities to desist from it or face the full wrath of the law.