The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman for allegedly ingesting 98 wraps of coc^ine weighing 1.51kg at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.
The suspect, identified as Joseph Cyril, was arrested on August 2 during the outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Italy via Addis Ababa and France.
A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said Cyril was subsequently placed under excretion observation, during which he expelled 98 wraps of co^aine.
“Investigations revealed that Cyril had arrived Nigeria from Italy on 13th July 2026 and ingested the drug in a hotel in Awka, Anambra State before proceeding to Enugu to board his flight to Europe on Sunday 2nd August,” the statement reads.
“In his statement, he claimed he has been doing business in Italy for years before agreeing to traffic the drug
