Nigeria Cannabis Bust
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Nigerian authorities, including the NDLEA and army, seized over 604kg of cannabis in Edo State. A manhunt is underway for a suspected drug kingpin following the operation, which also led to the arrest of nine suspects.
NDLEA, Army seize 604.5kg cannabis in Edo, hunt for drug kingpin
In a significant operation against illicit drug trafficking, the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has seized 604.5 kilograms of cannabis. The raid, conducted on August 5, 2026, targeted a known drug hub in Ewe Luleha, located in the Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. NDLEA Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju reported …
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The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army, has seized a significant quantity of cannabis weighing 604.5 kilograms. The raid…