NDLEA Seizes N7.1 Billion Drugs in Lagos Operations

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N7.1 billion at two ports in Lagos and arrested an 85-year-old woman in Edo State during a nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking. This operation was disclosed on October 18, 2026, by Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy.

Conducted between October 2 and 17, the operations spanned Lagos, Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, and the Federal Capital Territory, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of thousands of kilogrammes of cannabis and large quantities of opioids. Notably, operatives uncovered 8,725 kilogrammes of powdered tramadol worth over N6.98 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos, following a joint examination with the Nigeria Customs Service.

This shipment, originating from India and falsely declared as maize starch, was discovered on October 2. Additionally, on October 12, operatives recovered 55 kilogrammes of Canadian Loud valued at N165 million, concealed inside a Toyota Sienna vehicle in a 40-foot container at Tin Can Island Port.