The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said it arrested 26,458 suspects, including 34 drug barons, and secured the conviction of 3,733 drug peddlers in the last two years.
“We arrested 26,458 drug traffickers, among them, 34 barons, in 24 months, we successfully prosecuted 3,733 offenders who were convicted and handed various jail terms in court.
“Of the conviction figure, 2,346 were recorded in 2022 alone, which is the highest in the history of the agency and almost doubled the highest ever recorded in the 33 years of NDLEA. This is not happenstance but a result of professionalism, determination, commitment and hard work of our officers, men and women.”
He further noted that the NDLEA had taken down three major drug cartels, one of which built extensive networks across the world, while at least six of their kingpins were in custody within the first two weeks of January 2023. Marwa warned that unrepentant drug barons and cartels would face tougher times in 2023 if they failed to back out of the illicit business.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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