NDLEA arrests 2 suspects at MMA; drug concealed in TV intercepted

On July 31, 2011 · In News

1:11 am

By Daniel Eteghe

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested two suspects at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, yesterday.

Onovo Sylvester Henry, 26, an auto parts dealer at Ladipo market, Lagos and Ufiri Onyedika Emmanuel, 36, were caught attempting to smuggle 2.575kg of methamphetamine to Malaysia where drug offenses attract capital punishment of death.

The suspects were arrested when officers of narcotics at the Lagos airport discovered 1.150kg of heroin concealed inside 32 inches plasma television imported from Malaysia.

Chairman/Chief Executive of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade, while reacting to the arrest, reiterated the agency’s determination towards reducing drug trafficking in the country through diligent investigation, arrest, seizure and prosecution of suspects.

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