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NDLEA Arrests 232 Drug Dealers, Seizes 334kg Of Drugs In Akwa-ibom by theJournalng(m): 7:07pm On Jan 21, 2018 |
On Sunday, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Akwa Ibom Command said that it arrested 235 suspected drug peddlers and seized 334.06 kg of drugs from them in 2017. Mrs Joy Agumuo, the command’s Public Relations Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics, revealed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo. Mrs Agumuo said that of the 235 arrested, 191 were males while 44 were females. She claimed that there was a massive decrease in number of suspects arrested and quantity of drugs seized, when compared to the 2016 statistics of 301 suspects and 405.195 kg of drugs. Agumuo during the reviewed period of time, 10 of the suspects were convicted and serving various jail terms. She said that some of the drug addicts were counseled by the Drug Demand Reduction Unit (DDRU), rehabilitated and reunited with their families. ‘We arrested 235 suspected drug dealers and users and secured 10 convictions in Akwa Ibom State during 2017 operation. She said, ‘The arrested suspects includes 191 males and 44 females. With more than 334.06 kg of banned substances seized from them within the period.’ According to Agumuo, most of the seizures made were cannabis sativa (Indian hemp), heroin, cocaine, diazepam, tramadol and psychotropic substances. She expressed dismay over the high prevalence of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp) and combined substance users in Uyo, the state capital. She advised those who are addicted to hard drugs to desist from the habit to avoid its adverse health implications as well as the long arm of the law. She attributed the achievements of the agency during the year to the commitment of the personnel, good working relationship and synergy between it and other security agencies in the state. Agumuo said; ‘the command worked tirelessly to limit the supply and abuse of hard drugs and other psychoactive substances in the state. ‘The result is the reduction in the number of suspects and quantity of drugs seized.’ She urged the people to cooperate with the agency by giving out adequate information on drug dealers for immediate action. She assured the people that the agency would not relent in its effort to comb all nooks and crannies to rid the state of drug dealers. The PRO identified poor funding, inadequate logistics and office accommodation as some of the challenges facing the command. Source: journalng.com https://journalng.com/2018/01/21/ndlea-nabs-232-drug-dealers-seizes-334kg-drugs-akwa-ibom/ |
Re: NDLEA Arrests 232 Drug Dealers, Seizes 334kg Of Drugs In Akwa-ibom by AdolfHitlerxXx: 7:22pm On Jan 21, 2018 |
You and I can bet that 236 out of 235 of those caught are.. . Clues - red mud...Abidjan...men wearing wrappers.... |
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