The Federal Capital Territory Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it intercepted about 3,091.032kg of illicit drugs worth N56.9m between January and mid-August, 2023.
“Drugs seized were cannabis sativa 3,022.529kg, cocaine 0.114kg Methamphetamine 1.25kg and Heroin 0.0021kg.
“We also seized suspected tramadol 18.578kg, Rohypnol 1.195kg, Diazepam 4.471kg, Ecstasy 0.113kg and Megadon 0.263kg. The monetary value of these drugs stands at approximately N56.9m,” he noted. He added that 33 persons with drug use disorder were rehabilitated, while 102 drug users had been counselled and released within the period.
Tsakuwa said the agency would collaborate with other security agencies within the FCT to dislodge drug users from their hideouts.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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