The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reported seizing 230,600 tablets of Tramadol and apprehending 106 suspects in the state. Commander Mr.
Abubakar Idris-Ahmad shared this information with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano.
During operations preceding the Eid-el Kabir celebration from June 10 to June 13, the command intercepted 230,600 Tramadol tablets along the Zaria-Kano road.
“The operations, mandated by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, in curbing the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, resulted to the arrest.”
He revealed that the agency also apprehended 106 male suspects, including 11 identified as major drug dealers.
“The suspects were arrested at various drug joints in Sani Abacha Stadium, Karkasara, Sani Abacha Youth Center, Dorayi, Dan-Agundi graveyard, Brigade Mini Stadium and the infamous Filin Idi drug den.”
The recovered exhibits include:
Cannabis sativa
Rubber solution
Suck and die
Exol tablets
Codeine syrup
Other illicit substances
“These illicit substances were intended for distribution and use during the Eid -el Kabir celebrations.
“NDLEA Kano Command is committed to eradicating the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking,” Idris-Ahmad said.
The commander extended wishes for a drug-free Sallah celebration to the good people of Kano State and encouraged the public to report any drug-related activities to the nearest NDLEA office.
”Together, we can work towards creating a safer and healthier community for all,” Idris-Ahmad said.
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