NDLEA Foils International Drug Trafficking Attempts, Arrests Suspects

NDLEA Foils International Drug Trafficking Attempts, Arrests Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple drug shipments destined for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. The illicit substances—including cocaine, tramadol, loud, and molly—were cleverly concealed in prayer beads, board game packs, and female clothing.

In a statement, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed that two suspects linked to the foiled attempts at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have been arrested.

One of the suspects, 43-year-old businesswoman Jakpor Egware May, was caught at the airport’s departure hall while trying to board an Air France flight to Italy on March 8. A search of her luggage revealed 190 parcels of tramadol (225mg) and a parcel of skunk (a potent cannabis strain). She admitted to purchasing the drugs herself for resale in Italy.