NDLEA Discovers Cocaine in Wooden Mortar, Backpack
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered attempts by drug traffickers to export cocaine concealed within a traditional wooden mortar and a specially modified backpack. The agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this information in a statement shared on X on Sunday.
One consignment contained cocaine hidden inside a wooden mortar, a tool typically used for pounding yam and grains, which was destined for China. Another shipment, intended for Italy, was found with cocaine concealed in the false bottom of a backpack, hidden among lace materials.
Babafemi cautioned the public to be vigilant with parcels they are asked to deliver, emphasizing that possession is key to liability.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Punch Newspapers. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Punch Newspapers
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine, Arrests Four Drug Suspects
NDLEA Arrests Lagos Businessman for Cocaine Export Attempt
NDLEA Seizes 2.3 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs Across Nigeria
NDLEA Dismantles Major Cocaine Trafficking Cartel
NDLEA Arrests Businesswoman for Smuggling Cocaine to China
Italy-based businessman arrested for cocaine trafficking
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
