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NDLEA arrests 319 suspects, seizes 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Kano State arrested no fewer than 319 suspects across the state between January and March 2024. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, who made this known in an interview with NAN on Monday, said the agency also seized 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs.

According to him, the suspects were 305 males and 14 females. He said about 2.3kg of marijuana and 2.4kg of psychotropic substances were seized from the suspects within the period of the arrests. Idris-Ahmad said that operatives also seized over five million pills of tramadol and 1.9kg of other dangerous substances. According to him, in the three months, the command secured 33 convictions of individuals involved in drug trafficking and other drug-related offences.

“We rehabilitated 26 drug addicts, processed 38 visa clearance, and conducted 30 drug integrity tests for individuals and members of the state Emirate Council”. The commander added that during the period under review, the command dislodged 39 illicit drug joints that were serving as hubs for drug activities in the state. Idris-Ahmad assured residents of Kano of adequate measures to ensure a peaceful and drug-free holiday during the forthcoming Eid-El-Fitr celebration.

 

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