NDLEA and Australian Police Unite Against Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the NDLEA national headquarters in Abuja to combat transnational drug trafficking networks on the Nigeria-Australia route. NDLEA chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), stated that the agreement signifies a strong stance against international drug cartels, aiming to make the drug route less profitable for traffickers.

The MoU outlines collaboration in four areas: intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity building, and controlled delivery of illicit drugs. Marwa emphasized the need for this partnership due to the sophisticated nature of drug trafficking, with Nigerian networks linked to routes to Australia.

He reported recent successes, including the interception of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine and the dismantling of four methamphetamine labs. The AFP delegation head, Ms Sandra Booth, noted that the partnership would enhance international efforts against organized crime.