Over 5 tonnes of drugs seized by NDLEA early in 2025

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According to a report by the Pan-African News Agency in February 2025, the NDLEA intercepted more than five tonnes of illicit drugs during early-year operations.

Among these seizures was over two tonnes of cannabis intercepted in a nighttime operation in January. The report did not only highlight the volume but also emphasized the geographic spread — involving multiple cities and airports/entry points across Nigeria. The early-year haul signals the agency’s aggressive posture in combating narcotics trafficking, coinciding with increased public announcements and pressure to clamp down on drug importation and domestic distribution.

The seizures reportedly included a mix of controlled substances — not only cannabis but synthetic/“hard” drugs — reflecting a diversified drug trafficking threat beyond just traditional substances. NDLEA officials said the operations were based on intelligence-led raids and collaboration with local informants, underlining a shift from ad hoc seizures to more systematic, sustained anti-drug campaigns. While full details of all consignments were not publicly disclosed (to avoid jeopardizing ongoing investigations), the announcement set the tone for the agency’s 2025 anti-narcotics agenda, indicating large-scale readiness and operational capacity.

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