The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 540 grammes of cocaine concealed in canvas shoes heading to the United Kingdom (UK).

In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson  Femi Babafemi said the drugs were intercepted at a courier firm in Lagos on Friday, February 23, by operatives of the Directorate of Operation and General Investigation (DOGI).

Equally, a consignment of tramadol 225mg hidden in ladies’ headgear going to the UK was also seized on the same day at the courier house.

Mr Babafemi said another parcel containing ecstasy concealed in a body cream container meant for Cyprus was also intercepted by NDLEA operatives.

Meanwhile, in Kano State, different quantities of opioids and other illicit drugs were recovered from at least 12 young men arrested between Monday, February 19 and Friday, February 23. 

Mr Babafemi named some suspects: Yusuf Abdullahi, 20; Usman Muh’d,18; Sadiq Jibrin, 20; Ibrahim Lawan, 25; Ukasha Usaini,19; and Sahabi Lamini,15.

“Others are Isiyaka Mohd, 28; Bashir Ayuba,36; Ahmad Idris,18; Abubakar Sani,29; Bashir Mohd, 21 and Udochukwu Ezekiel, 35,“ he said.

NDLEA commands across the country have also intensified the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) and advocacy lectures.

“These include sensitisation lectures for students of Fatahur Rahman Academy, Gumel, Jigawa;

“Others include students of Boys High School, Nawfia, Anambra State; students of Government Senior and Junior College, Victoria Island, Lagos.

“This came with the Yobe command paying WADA advocacy visit to the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Muhammadu Abali Idrissa and the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umar Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, among others,“ he said.

Mr Babafemi quoted the NDLEA chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa as commending the officers and men of DOGI  for their balanced efforts in the past week.

(NAN)