Crime
NDLEA uncovers 442 parcels of Crystal Meth in heads of smoked fish
NDLEA uncovers 442 parcels of Crystal Meth in heads of smoked fish
By Michael Mike
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered at the SAHCO shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos no fewer than 442 parcels of crystal methamphetamine concealed in heads of smoked fishes.
The drug laden smoked fishes were packaged in cartons weighing 11.9 kilogrammes and for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi the consignment was brought to the SAHCO export shed of the airport on 5th August by a freight agent, Adekunle Paul, 32, from Yagba West local government area of Kogi State.
He was promptly arrested upon the discovery that the seven cartons he presented for export contained parcels of the dangerous drug wrapped with foil paper and concealed in the heads of hundreds of smoked catfish.
Babafemi disclosed that the following day, Saturday 6th August, another consignment containing 1.45 kilogrammes cannabis concealed inside granulated melon and crayfish and packed among other food condiments going to Dubai, UAE was also intercepted by NDLEA operatives who arrested the freight agent, Ajisefini Lateef that presented the cargo for export at the SAHCO shed.
Also, anti-narcotic officers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu have arrested a 50-year-old Mgbeobuna Eberechukwu for ingesting 77 pellets of cocaine. He was arrested on Saturday 6th August following his arrival from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia onboard an Ethiopian airline flight.
Babafemi said the suspect passed out the 77 wraps of the illicit drug in eight excretions spanning four days.
In Kaduna, three suspects: Saifullahi Sani, Salisu Nafi’u and Abdulrazaq Mamman, were arrested in Zaria last Thursday with 1,112,350 tablets of tramadol (225mg and 100mg) weighing 38.3 kilogrammes, while in Kano, a female drug dealer, Saratu Abdullahi, 28, was nabbed at Hotoro with 541 blocks of cannabis weighing 245 kilogrammes.
In Lagos, NDLEA operatives recovered a total of 1,773.25k kilogrammes cannabis sativa at Ebutte-Meta and Akala in Mushin areas of the state in separate raid operations between 9th and 10th August.
At the Tincan seaport in Lagos, 86 parcels of cannabis indica (Colorado) weighing 43 kilogrammes were recovered from a 40ft container during a joint examination with Customs and other security agencies. The illegal consignment seized last Friday was brought in from Toronto via Montreal, Canada and concealed in two drums inside a Mercedes Benz SUV in the container.
In Abia, two suspects: Nnanna Ijo, 58, and Orji Uguru, 29, were arrested last Friday with various quantities of cannabis, heroin and cocaine at Nde-Agbai, Abiriba, a week after Nnanna was released from detention over a similar offence committed in June.
Meanwhile, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) while commending the officers and men of MMIA, AIIA, Tincan, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos and Abia Commands of the agency for the seizures and arrests, charged them and their compatriots across the country to always remain steps ahead of the drug cartels.
NDLEA uncovers 442 parcels of Crystal Meth in heads of smoked fish
Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Safe Haven have conducted coordinated raid operations on suspected criminal hideouts in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on May 19 at Gurum and Mista-Ali communities as part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the area.
The troops reportedly stormed identified hideouts and arrested the suspects during the operation without incident.
A total of 10 suspects were taken into custody and are currently undergoing profiling and preliminary investigation.
Security sources said the raid forms part of sustained clearance operations aimed at curbing criminal activities, including banditry, kidnapping, and other related offences across Plateau State.
They added that security patrols and intelligence-driven operations would continue in vulnerable communities to restore lasting peace.
Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41 of Operation Enduring Peace have disrupted suspected illegal mining activities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 7:00 p.m. on May 19 following reports of illegal mining operations between NTV and Hirpiya villages.
On arrival at the location, the suspected illegal miners reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the troops.
The troops subsequently secured the area and recovered items believed to have been used for the illegal activities, including one long pipe, one generator, and one pumping machine.
The recovered items have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining and other criminal activities contributing to insecurity and environmental degradation in Plateau State.
Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau
Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Safe Haven have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect linked to the abduction of a retired military officer in Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Abubakar Ahamadu, 35, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on May 20 during an intelligence-led operation.
He was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of retired Col. Ajanaku (rtd), which occurred on Jan. 4 along Rukuba Road in Bassa LGA.
Sources said the arrest followed sustained efforts by troops to track and dismantle kidnapping networks operating within the area.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation and profiling.
Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau
Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau
Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau
Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau
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