Tag: Drug Trafficking
Nigerian, South African jailed 37 years for drug trafficking
A South African court has sentenced a Nigerian man, Victor Udoh, and his South African accomplice, Vuyisekha Mzwakhe, to a…
NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs packaged as Christmas cookies, arrests distributors in Lagos
The drug syndicate run by the duo of Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi had imported consignments of Canadian Loud, a…
“NDLEA now a joke,” Peter Obi laments influx of illicit drugs into Nigeria
The former Anambra governor noted that drug trafficking remains a big danger to society and a serious international offence that…
Ibadan man to spend 16 years in prison for trafficking drugs
The prosecutor pointed out that the offence contravened the provisions of section 11 (C ) of the NDLEA Act Cap…
Custom boss Adeniyi seeks collaboration on war against drug trafficking, smuggling
He noted that the collaboration has led to the seizure of over 200 containers of illicit drugs, which were subsequently…
Criminal organizations making $400bn annually from drug trafficking in Lake Chad – UNODC
Ousmane Touré, (UNODC) Country Representative for Nigeria, disclosed this while speaking at the closing of a long-week meeting of the…
Lagos auto spare parts dealer Arinze Ora jailed for drug trafficking
The charge against him as filed before the court by the NDLEA prosecuting Counsel Barrister Bibiana Anagu stated thus: That…
Nigerian Ihejirika on death row for drug trafficking in Indonesia freed
Ihejirika's case came to light when a delegation from Nigeria, headed by the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ojo…
Businessman jailed three years for trafficking 7.50 kg of drugs
The convict was also said to have withdrawn the sum of over N306,000 from his Access bank account, through a…
Man jailed one year for illegal deal in hemp
The offence contravenes the provision of Section 11(c) of the NDLEA Act of 2004.
Senate endorses death sentence for trafficking in hard drugs,
The Senate on Thursday, prescribed death sentence as penalty for trafficking in hard drugs and other substances in Nigeria.
Drug Trafficking: Qatar-based businessman, others to spend New Year in custody
According to the NDLEA, Amobi who claimed he had been living and working in Doha, Qatar for over 10 years…
Indonesian police arrests 3 Nigerians, uncovers cocaine worth $1.3m
Indonesian authorities on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, said they have arrested four foreigners including three Nigerians for trying to smuggle…
Ex-Boko Haram fighter, traditional ruler arrested for drug trafficking
As part of ongoing operations to mop up illicit drugs across the country ahead of the next round of elections,…
Lagos man Sharadeen jailed 5 years for trafficking in tramadol, others
According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Sharafadeen committed the offence on Jan. 9 at the Murtala Muhammed…