National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)

Lagos NDLEA Busts Drug Ring Using Christmas Cookies as Smuggling Ploy

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved another successful counter-narcotics operation by uncovering and dismantling a social media network used to...

Warehouse Bust: NDLEA Seizes N6.7bn Opioids, Six Suspects in Custody

In a major victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an opioid cartel following an intelligence-led operation...

NDLEA Takes Custody of Suspect, 108kg of Cannabis Seized by Army in Kogi

The Nigerian Army, through its 12 Brigade, has announced successful results in the campaign against illicit substances, specifically noting the seizure of 108.8...

NDLEA Intensifies War on Drugs Nationwide, Secures Arrests of Nine Notorious Kingpins

In a blistering crackdown on Drug Trafficking Organisations(DTOs) across the country, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it dismantled six syndicates,...

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Shipment From Brazil, Detains Ship, 20 Filipino Crew Members

Barely six months after 10 Thai sailors and their ship were convicted and fined $4.3 million for bringing 32.9 kg of cocaine into...

NDLEA Strikes Again: Wanted Drug Baron Caught, Large Drug Cache, Forex Recovered in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved another successful counter-narcotics operation with the arrest of Frank Chijioke Ibemesi, alias Chisco Bee, a...

Marwa to Drug Cartels: Quit Illicit Trade or Face Tougher Crackdowns

The Chairman/CEO of the NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, has put drug cartels on notice: quit the criminal trade or face more...

NDLEA Boosts Maritime Security with Advanced UK Training for Officers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has strengthened its maritime surveillance and interdiction capabilities following the successful completion of a week working...

Marwa Retained as NDLEA Chairman for Another 5 Years

Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired) will continue to lead the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) until 2031, following his reappointment as Chairman...

Drug War: UAE lauds Marwa, Assures NDLEA of Support, Partnership

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has commended the Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.‑Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, for...

Cocaine Cartel: Nigerian, US, and UK Agencies Join Forces in Major Bust

As part of an international cooperation effort, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is working with the United States Drug...

Wanted Drug Kingpin Nabbed at Lagos Airport, Secret ‘Colos’ Lab Busted

After months of surveillance, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully arrested 40-year-old Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, a wanted drug...

Fake Medicinal Cannabis Ring Busted: NDLEA Recovers Large Consignment, Nabs Suspect

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the Nigerian public about dangerous illicit drugs being falsely marketed as medicinal cannabis. The...

NDLEA Busts Secret ‘Colos’ Lab in Lagos, Confiscates ‘Loud’ Hidden in Bathtubs

In another successful counter-narcotics operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the discovery of a clandestine laboratory where Colorado, a...

220 NDLEA Officers Rewarded for Exemplary Performance in Anti-Drug Campaign

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have been highly commended for escalating the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking...

NDLEA warns club owners, fun seekers: Drug parties are illegal,

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned nightclub operators and partygoers about the growing trend of organizing and attending drug-fuelled parties,...