NDLEA Arrests 12 Women Among 37 Drug Suspects in Edo.
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NDLEA Arrests 12 Women Among 37 Drug Suspects in Edo.
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the arrest of 37 individuals for alleged drug trafficking in June, including 12 women.
According to State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju, the arrests are part of a wider effort to disrupt drug distribution networks and curb substance abuse in the state. A total of 345.421 kilograms of narcotics were seized during the month.
The confiscated drugs included:
310.485 kg of cannabis
0.3415 kg of psychotropic substances
0.3175 kg of methamphetamine
Additionally, abandoned drugs were recovered:
33.226 kg of cannabis sativa
0.67 kg of psychotropic substances
0.373 kg of methamphetamine
5 litres of codeine syrup
0.004 kg of cocaine
In further action against illegal drug operations, NDLEA agents destroyed cannabis farms spanning over 7.27 hectares in Okhuse Forest and Ugbada Uzebba Forest, both located in Owan West Local Government Area. The destroyed farms had an estimated potential yield of over 18,000 kg of cannabis.
On the legal front, 11 new cases were filed in June, with five resulting in convictions. A total of 107 cases remain pending at the Federal High Court in Benin City.
The command’s Drug Demand Reduction Unit provided counseling to 32 individuals (18 men and 14 women) and held awareness programs across several institutions to educate the public on the dangers of drug abuse.
Commander Ofoyeju reaffirmed the NDLEA’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and promoting community collaboration in tackling the problem.
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Content & Editorial Manager - Leads the creation, review, and publication of high-quality news and media content. She ensures that all editorial work reflects the organization’s standards of accuracy, professionalism, and relevance, while also engaging and informing the audience.
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