NDLEA arrests 45 suspected   drug peddlers in Anambra

ONITSHA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Anambra State Command has arrested 45 suspected drug traffickers and seized drugs weighing about  5441.5248kg.

The state commandant   Mohamed Idris made the disclosure  while briefing journalists on activities of the agency in last two months. According to him, those  arrested include 42 males and 3 females. He said   arrest and seizures took place between January and February 2020.​

The breakdown of the drugs include 224.1521 kg of cannabis sativa, 0.0464 kg of cocaine, 0.0046 kg  of heroine, 0.0052 kg of crystalline methamphetamine , 320.0000 kg  of broncleer with codeine, 2.180 kg of tramadol and 1.540 kg of rapnol.

The NDLEA man  who resumed  as commandant  two months ago vowed to be a torn in the flesh  of those peddling hard drugs in and across the state. According to him, most of the catches were those on transit and were not mainly meant to be used in the state.

The NDLEA boss commended the state command for the arrests and seizures, urging  them to intensify efforts at eradicating the menace in the State.

“This scorecard is impressive and laudable. I want you to sustain your winning strategies. Be focused, undeterred and intensify efforts at detecting more illicit drug dealers to ensure that those involved are arrested and prosecuted in the state, he added.

According to him, the command was able to make much arrest because of  the cordial relations it has with the general public. He said but for the corporation and understanding the agency has with the people of Anambra, the feat would not have been achieved in such a short time.