The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered various quantities of cocaine and tramadol in Nigeria. Cocaine was found hidden in shoe soles bound for Europe, while tramadol pills were concealed in custard containers.
NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi shared videos of the discoveries, urging travelers to be cautious when accepting items from others.
In Lagos, NDLEA intercepted cocaine and opioids like tramadol and morphine concealed in clothes and other items meant for the US and UK. Additionally, 440 grams of synthetic cannabis from Canada were seized.
In Edo state, 3,000 tramadol pills were found in custard powder, and 5,430 kilograms of cannabis were destroyed. Similar operations in Ogun, Borno, and Katsina states led to significant drug seizures.
Also as part of drug awareness and enforcement activities nationwide , NDLEA raided a warehouse in Lekki, resulting in the seizure of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.
