NDLEA intercepts 748kg of Tramadol, others in Edo
Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a truck conveying a total of 748kg of controlled pharmaceutical drugs along the Benin-Lagos highway. The drugs
Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a truck conveying a total of 748kg of controlled pharmaceutical drugs along the Benin-Lagos highway.
The drugs were being conveyed in a Mercedes-Benz truck branded with the Nigeria Labour Congress insignia and marked FCT NLC 146 FC.
Edo NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while presenting latest operational breakthrough to journalists in Benin City.
Ofoyeju said 95 cartons containing 1,196,000 capsules and tablets of psychotropic substances en route from Lagos to Onitsha, Anambra State.
He gave a further breakdown of the intercepted drugs to include 23 cartons of tramadol, 40 cartons of Rohypnol, seven cartons of diazepam injection, 19 cartons of ampoules and six cartons of bromazepam.
Commander Mitchell said two suspected members of the drug cartel, Osagie Igbinibo, aged 43, and Omijie Malik, aged 44, were apprehended in connection with the seizure.
According to him, “The trafficking of high volumes of controlled drugs, particularly potent opioids like tramadol, poses a dire threat to our youth and society at large. These substances are linked to addiction, health emergencies, and even fatalities. The NDLEA remains vigilant in our mission to eradicate drug abuse, and traffickers must understand that the long arm of the law will catch up with them.
"The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing, as they will be charged in court soon."
