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NDLEA's major Drug seizures in Nigeria
The NDLEA has made significant drug seizures at Lagos airport and Apapa Port, arresting traffickers and increasing scrutiny on importers.
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The story so far as of 18 October 2026
On 27 September, the NDLEA seized N3 billion worth of opioids at Lagos airport and arrested a man with 72 wraps of cocaine. The agency also apprehended cross-border traffickers in Lagos, Oyo, Edo, and Bauchi. On 18 October, the NDLEA intercepted a shipment of tramadol worth ₦6.98 billion at Apapa Port and detained a female passenger at Kano airport carrying 511.75 grammes of cannabis concealed in palm oil. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria.
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NDLEA seizes ₦6.98bn tramadol at Apapa Port
Impact Pharmaceutical importers and logistics firms in Nigeria face increased scrutiny as NDLEA intensifies drug trafficking crackdowns.
Sources: Punch ↗, Channels TV ↗
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NDLEA seizes N3bn opioids at Lagos airport
Impact Importers and logistics firms face increased scrutiny and potential delays at Lagos airport due to heightened drug enforcement.
Sources: Premium Time ↗, Business Day ↗
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