The exhibits.
The
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has found five kilogrammes of high
grade heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The drug was said to have been stuck on some praying rugs imported from Pakistan.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the discovery was made during the inward screening of cargoes on Qatar Airline flight.
NDLEA Airport commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said the examination of the consignment was witnessed by other security agents.
He said, “The consignment was given 100
per cent physical examination in the presence of customs officials and
other security agents. During the search, we found 35 sachets of brown
powdery substance that tested positive for heroin concealed inside
praying rugs.
“Also, a 29-year-old man, Uchenna
Osigwe, was arrested for ingesting nine wraps of methamphetamine
weighing 400 grammes. He tested positive for drug ingestion. The total
value of both drugs is N45m.”
Osigwe, however, said, “This is my first time of smuggling drugs. I feel sad because my pastor had warned me against crime.”
NDLEA Chairman, Mr. Ahmadu Giade, said,
“Nigeria is winning the anti-narcotic crusade against all odds. Drug
cartels only abandon their drugs when the operating environment is too
hot for them.”
PUNCH
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