The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, says it arrested 48 suspected drug traffickers in May.
The Edo State NDLEA Commander disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the command also recorded the seizure of 541.47 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs in its ongoing war against drug trafficking and abuse.
The commander said the arrests comprised 25 males and 22 females nabbed during intelligence-led operations at various drug flashpoints across the state.
A breakdown of the seizures showed that cannabis sativa dominated the haul, with 540.6253 kg. Other substances seized included 0.2701 kg of psychotropic substances, including tramadol, Swinol, diazepam and Rohypnol; 0.1415 kg of methamphetamine; and 1.4 litres of codeine syrup.
He said, “The NDLEA, Edo State Command, has arrested 48 suspected drug traffickers in the month of May. The arrests comprised 25 males and 22 females nabbed during intelligence-led operations at various drug flashpoints across
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