November 23, 2024
NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed inside dry local pepper and “Agbo” at Lagos airport

NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed inside dry local pepper and “Agbo” at Lagos airport

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A 41-year-old man, Adewuyi Olayinka, was arrested while trying to export 650 grammes of cocaine wrapped in two parcels to the United Kingdom through the SAHCO export shed of the MMIA cargo, Ikeja.

According to the Commander, MMIA Command of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Garba, the drug was concealed in dry local pepper and herbal concoction popularly called agbo.

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He added that the suspect has since been detained and would face prosecution.

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