The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, intercepted a consignment of Colorado, a very strong strain of cannabis, concealed in boxing kits imported from the United States of America at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA , on Sunday, said its operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos, intercepted a consignment of Colorado , a very strong strain of cannabis, concealed in boxing kits imported from the United States of America.
According to the agency, a weeklong intelligence-led operation to get the receiver arrested was consummated on Saturday, January 6, following the successful tracking and arrest of 38-year-old Olorunfunmi Saheed Olakunle, who distributes the dangerous psychoactive substance to dealers across Lagos State. A statement issued on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA's Director of Media and Advocacy, said the consignment had arrived in the country on Monday, 1st January, via Cairo on an Egypt Airlines flight. NDLEA claimed Olakunle confessed he delivers such consignments to different recipients whenever his childhood friend, US-based Sagir Salami, sends them, disclosing that the latest shipment has a total weight of 1.80 kilogram
NDLEA Cannabis Consignment Lagos Airport Colorado Drug Trafficking
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NDLEA intercepts cannabis consignment at Lagos airportThe Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a consignment of 'Colorado', a strong strain of cannabis, concealed in boxing kits imported from the United States. The agency successfully tracked and arrested the distributor, Olorunfunmi Olakunle, who delivers the substance to dealers in Lagos State. In a separate operation, a female supplier of ammunition to bandits was also arrested.
Read more »
NDLEA intercepts 12 consignments of cocaine at Enugu airportThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, intercepted 12 consignments of cocaine at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. A businessman, Augustine Justine Emeka, was arrested with the cocaine consignments weighing 17.6 kilograms. The suspect admitted the consignments were for delivery to 12 different persons in the country.
Read more »
Caverton Helicopters commissions aviation training simulator in LagosCaverton Helicopters has commissioned its Leonardo AW 109 Level 5 Simulator at its Aviation Training Centre in Lagos, in an effort to expand its aviation training facilities to meet international standards. Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, believes that the facility will reduce capital flight from the country and allow more aviation and military personnel to train in Nigeria.
Read more »
Increasing Attacks on Officials of Lagos State Building Control Agency CondemnedThe General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, condemns increasing attacks on officials of the agency. Oki reacts to a recent attack where dangerous weapons and charms were used on officers carrying out routine monitoring. The agency remains committed to ensuring safe buildings across the state.
Read more »
PDP Crisis in Ondo State: National Working Committee Rejects Suspension of State ChairmanThe National Working Committee rejects the suspension of the State chairman of the PDP in Ondo State, stating that it is not consistent with the party's constitution and rules.
Read more »
More Nigerian Youth Elected into State and National Assemblies in 2023 General ElectionsThe Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Ibrahim, has said that more Nigerian youth were elected into the state and national assemblies in the 2023 general elections compared to 2019. The minister made this statement during the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of the Legislative Mentoring Initiative (LMI).
Read more »