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Lagos ‘Herbal Tea Businessman’ Arrested For Saudi Arabia Cocaine Shipments

Further investigation revealed the suspect is no stranger to the Agency: he was first arrested in 2011 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos after ingesting 900grams of cocaine

Mide Charles
Posted on September 6, 2026September 6, 2026

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NDLEA Boss Marwa Orders Investigators To Crush Cartel Financial Networks

He observed that criminal organisations are increasingly exploiting technology, cryptocurrencies, complex corporate structures and legitimate businesses to conceal the ownership

Eniola Bello
Posted on September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

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NDLEA Seizes N6.2bn ‘Jihadi Drug’, Opioids At Lagos Airport

The shipments, which had been placed under close watch after no one showed up to claim them, were formally retrieved after a joint examination by NDLEA officers

The Street
Posted on August 30, 2026August 30, 2026

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NDLEA Intercepts N4.4bn Loud At Apapa, Lekki Ports

In the nation’s maritime space, the Agency recorded its first-ever seizure of illicit drugs shipped from Thailand through the maritime corridor, following the interception of two containers of cannabis indica

Mide Charles
Posted on August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

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Luxury Goods Dealer Arrested As NDLEA Smashes Cocaine Trafficking Cartel

Working closely with the management of the courier company involved, NDLEA operatives unravelled a web of intermediary companies and individuals used to process the consignment, leading to the arrest of two key suspects, among several others.

The Street
Posted on August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

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NDLEA Intercepts India-Bound Businessman With Cocaine, Seizes N3.6bn Drugs In Lagos

A search of his check-in bag uncovered 1.550 kilograms of cocaine factory-fitted in the walls and railings of his bag.

Eniola Bello
Posted on August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

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NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Businessman With 98 Wraps Of Cocaine At Enugu Airport

A total of 73 cartons containing 442 packets of cookies and gummies infused with cannabis weighing 309.4kg were discovered during a joint examination of a 40ft container by NDLEA officers,

The Street
Posted on August 9, 2026August 9, 2026

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NDLEA Intercepts China & Italy-Bound Cocaine Hidden In Mortar, Backpack

The seizures made by NDLEA officers of the Directorate of Operation and General Investigations (DOGI) on Thursday 30th July 2026

Eniola Bello
Posted on August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

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NDLEA Seizes N10bn Illicit Drugs In Lagos

Okakpu’s arrest provided the lead to identifying Onuigbo as the kingpin behind the syndicate and his eventually arrest while attempting to send another consignment of cocaine to the UK

Mide Charles
Posted on July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

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NDLEA Seizes Massive Kano-Bound Tramadol Shipments In Lagos

Investigations revealed that all three trucks and consignments intercepted on 21st June, 2nd July and 4th July belong to the same transnational drug trafficking syndicate

Mide Charles
Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

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Union Bank And Brand Chief Receive Accolades At WIMCA 2026

Vacationing Adeleke Orders Investigation Into Osun ‘Two Kings’ Controversy

Operation Whirl Stroke Offensive: One Kidnapper Arrested, Victim Rescued

Illicit Drugs

Lagos ‘Herbal Tea Businessman’ Arrested For Saudi Arabia Cocaine Shipments

NDLEA Boss Marwa Orders Investigators To Crush Cartel Financial Networks

NDLEA Seizes N6.2bn ‘Jihadi Drug’, Opioids At Lagos Airport

NDLEA Intercepts N4.4bn Loud At Apapa, Lekki Ports

Luxury Goods Dealer Arrested As NDLEA Smashes Cocaine Trafficking Cartel

NDLEA Intercepts India-Bound Businessman With Cocaine, Seizes N3.6bn Drugs In Lagos

NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Businessman With 98 Wraps Of Cocaine At Enugu Airport

NDLEA Intercepts China & Italy-Bound Cocaine Hidden In Mortar, Backpack

NDLEA Seizes N10bn Illicit Drugs In Lagos

NDLEA Seizes Massive Kano-Bound Tramadol Shipments In Lagos

Union Bank And Brand Chief Receive Accolades At WIMCA 2026

Vacationing Adeleke Orders Investigation Into Osun ‘Two Kings’ Controversy

Operation Whirl Stroke Offensive: One Kidnapper Arrested, Victim Rescued

Lagos ‘Herbal Tea Businessman’ Arrested For Saudi Arabia Cocaine Shipments