Tag: #Cannabis
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NAVY INTERCEPTS BOAT WITH 71KG SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN KOGI, ARRESTS THREE
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard has intercepted a wooden boat carrying 71 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis along the River Niger in Kogi State and arrested three suspects. The suspects and recovered consignment were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lokoja on Wednesday, September 9. The Acting Executive Officer of…
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NAVY OFFICER, DRIVER ARRESTED OVER 248 PARCELS OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN RIVERS
A Nigerian Navy lieutenant, identified as James Emmanuel, and a 51-year-old driver, Felix Dickson, have been arrested in Rivers State over the alleged trafficking of suspected cannabis. The suspects were reportedly intercepted by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol along the East-West Road while travelling in a Toyota Tacoma Hilux fitted with a siren. Police…
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NDLEA ARRESTS 68 SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKERS, SEIZES OVER 7,500KG OF DRUGS IN EDO
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of illicit drugs in August. This was disclosed on Thursday September 3 by the state commander, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju. The suspects comprised 34 males and 34 females and were arrested during intelligence-led operations across the state. Ofoyeju…
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NAVY INTERCEPTS ILLICIT PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances suspected to be cannabis during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The operation was conducted on Monday by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of efforts to curb the…
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LAWYERS CALL FOR REVIEW OF CANNABIS PLANTATION DESTRUCTION POLICY
Some Lagos-based lawyers have called for a review of the government’s approach to destroying illicit cannabis plantations, arguing that alternative measures could help address illegal cultivation while exploring lawful uses of the plant. The lawyers, who spoke separately with NAN, said the destruction of plantations remained a legitimate drug-control measure but might not be sufficient…
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CUSTOMS HANDS OVER 373.8 MILLION NAIRA CANNABIS-INFUSED PRODUCTS TO NDLEA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized cannabis-infused products worth an estimated N373.8 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Dr Bashir Adeniyi, said the seized consignment, intercepted at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, contained Delta-8-infused cannabis cookies, gummies and pre-rolls…
