Operatives
of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, have
arrested two persons and recovered drugs suspected to be Cannabis Sativa worth
N20million concealed in a truck compartment.
The
suspects, Monday Michael, the driver of the truck and Alex Adieli, the motor
boy, were arrested on May 3.
Their
truck, marked JJJ959XN, loaded with 150 bags of the illicit drug, was
intercepted on their way to Ondo State.
The acting
state commander, Barrister Frederick Ezeorah, said that the arrest of the
suspects came as a result of intelligence gathered over a period of time
on the criminal activities of the suspects. He disclosed that the suspects
specialised in bringing such illicit substance into Lagos State.
The
suspects, during interrogation, admitted to the crime, adding that he had been
dealing in the illegal business for years now without being caught until now.
He
appealed to NDLEA to forgive and allow him to go, promising to desist from the
business.
Ezeorah further
said: “The consequence of the trafficking in illicit drugs and abuse of
dangerous substance must be the concern of every well-meaning Nigerian, if the
drugs find its way into the market the effect knows no bound and anybody could
be a victim of its dangerous health and mental implications, violence and its
associated crimes.
"The
NDLEA would continue to work assiduously by consolidating on the gains recorded
in the fight against insurgency and other crimes.
“Over 2.139
tons of cannabis would have been taken to Lagos if not for the timely
interception by men of this command. Several crimes are perpetrated under the
influence of drugs like cannabis and the Agency will not rest until the problem
of cannabis cultivation, trafficking and usage are drastically reduced “.
He,
however, said NDLEA Lagos Command has declared a total war against illicit
drugs and we are going to deploy adequate resources towards monitoring,
interception and arrest of dealers and consumers of drugs.
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