The suspect Nurudeen Abiodun Kadiri, 44, said the consignment was sent to him by his brother in the UK.
NDLEA Seizes UK ‘Colos’ Shipments, Uncovers Opioids Hidden In Bread & Speakers
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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,
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
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
