‎The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a 40-foot container laden with 1,200 parcels of Canadian Loud, weighing 603.75 kilograms in Tin-Can Port Island, Lagos.‎‎
The seizure was revealed in a statement signed by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, September 20.‎‎
According to the statement, the container, shipped in from Montreal, Canada arrived in Lagos on September 12 and was closely monitored by the Agency’s operatives based on processed intelligence.‎‎
Following this, a full physical examination was carried out on the container in a collaborative operation between NDLEA, the Nigerian Custom Services as well as other security agencies on September 16.
‎‎The examination resulted in the discovery of the parcels, which were found to be hidden in 31 black jumbo bags, placed in two Toyota Sienna vehicles inside the container. ‎‎
The statement also revealed operations across the country, adding that the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) program continues in schools, worship centres and other public places across the country. ‎‎
In the same vein, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the officers and operatives of the agency, encouraging them to not relent in their efforts in the fight against drug abuse. ‎‎