Officials
of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have detected 11.5kg of
dried weeds suspected to be cannabis inside cosmetics. Anti-narcotics agents
made the discovery at the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) warehouse during
screening of goods on a KLM flight to Suriname.
NDLEA
Commander at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, Mr. Hamza
Umar said that the drug which was hidden in cosmetics was destined for Paramaribo,
capital of South America country, Suriname. In his words, “the suspect, Oguike
Franklin, 33, brought a consignment of cosmetics for shipment to Suriname. In the
process of search operation, officers found out that some of the soap
containers had been replaced with dried weeds that tested positive for
cannabis. The drug weighed 11.5kg”.
The
33 year-old Aba based electronics trader said that he was introduced into drug
smuggling by a friend when his business was no longer flourishing. “I am a trader
living at Aba, Abia State. It was my friend that introduced me into smuggling
cannabis to South America. He told me that I could earn 5,000 dollars. My business
has been going down and I am indebted. This is my first time” the suspect
stated. He is married with a child.
Chairman/Chief
Executive of NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade commended the officers for detecting the
drugs. “This arrest and seizure is commendable. I urge members of the public to
avoid drug trafficking and report suspected drug traffickers to the Agency. We shall
take necessary measures in preventing the country from being used for drug
trafficking” Giade stated.
The suspect will soon be
charged to court.
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