The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested 49 suspects for drug-related offences.

The command’s spokesman, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

He said that the suspects were arrested during raids on August 7 and August 8 as part of efforts to curb drug crimes.

“On August 7 and August 8, the agency dislodged several key locations known for drug-related activities and arrested 34 suspects at Massallacin Idi, Fagge Plaza, Kofar Mata, Kofar Wambai, Kofar Dan’agundi, Makabartar Dan’agundi, Ladanai, Zage, and Tashar Rimi at Rimi Market.

“The command also raided Kano Line Motor Park and Tashar Rami Motor Park in Na’ibawa, where 15 suspects were apprehended,” he said.

According to him, items recovered from the suspects include cannabis sativa, pregabalin, diazepam, codeine syrup, Rohypnol, ‘suck and die’, rubber solution and locally made weapons.

The NDLEA commander in Kano, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, said that the operation was part of efforts to dismantle drug joints and disrupt the networks of dealers.

“Since the elevation of the NDLEA’s operations to a strategic command level, there has been a notable increase in the effectiveness and scope of our work,” Mr Idris-Ahmad said.

He commended Mohammed Buba Marwa, the NDLEA, for his unwavering support and leadership.

“Buba Marwa’s commitment to a drug-free society empowers our team to pursue our mission with renewed vigour,” he said.

Mr Idris-Ahmad urged those involved in drug trafficking to desist, warning that the agency would not relent in its pursuit of a drug-free society.

“The NDLEA remains dedicated to protecting the public from the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking,” he said.

He said investigation was ongoing, and when completed, the suspects would be prosecuted.

(NAN)