The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 181 suspected drug dealers in Ogun state in the space of five months
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency says 181 suspected drug dealers were arrested in Ogun state in the space of five monthsThe agency said it also recovered 3,14151 tonnes and 9.4259 kg of psychotropic substances, 29.8g of cocaine, 1,446.5 litres of skuches, 7.65 litres of codeine and 1.8906 kg of methamphetamine.
Ibiba Odili, commander of the Ogun NDLEA, on Friday, said the agency has prosecuted 60 cases and secured 33 convictions which comprise six females and 27 males. “The command has made an arrest of 181 suspects who comprise 147 male suspects and 34 female suspects from February till date,” he said.“The command also recovered three locally-made pistols during operations in different parts of the state, and we have handed them over to the police.
“On reduction of supply of drugs, we have seized 3,14151 tonnes, 9.4259 kg psychotropic substance, 29.8g of cocaine, 1,446.5 litres of skuches, 7.65 litres of codeine and 1.8906 kg of methamphetamine within the period under review. “On prosecution, the command has charged 60 cases and secured 33 convictions which comprise six females and 27 males.“One hundred and twenty-six persons have been counselled while five victims have been referred to various specialist hospitals.”
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