National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)

Airport Drug Bust: NDLEA Nabs Kingpin, Recovers Cocaine, Cannabis in Lipsticks, Microwaves

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved another significant breakthrough in combating drug trafficking at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in...

NDLEA key to action plan on drug control, crime prevention – AU Commission

The African Union (AU) Commission has said that the development of a new action plan on drug control and crime prevention in Africa...

Ex-international, others caught in NDLEA drug bust with 22.6kg of cocaine, meth at airports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, apprehending former international footballer, Segun George Hunkarin and...

Just in : Tinubu vetoes NDLEA Bill

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2025 has hit a roadblock after President Bola Tinubu withheld his assent. In a letter...

Woman Busted in Lagos with 2.20kg Cocaine En Route to India for Surgery

In continuation of crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of a 43-year-old makeup artist,...

NDLEA/Optometric Association Vision Centre Launch, Bold Move in Staff Welfare

As part of efforts to enhance staff welfare and morale, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman/CEO, Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, has...

World Drug Day 2025: Marwa, UNODC urge public, state govts to join fight against illicit substance abuse

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, has called on the Nigerian public...

Cocaine in the Gut: NDLEA Intercepts Iran-Bound Traveler with 53 Wraps

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made another significant arrest in its fight against international drug trafficking. Ezemokwe Chukwuebuka, a 44-year-old...

Lagos Airport Drug Bust: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Substances Disguised as Green Tea

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted at least 66 parcels of...

NDLEA Dismantles Hajj-Cocaine Trafficking Syndicate, Arrests Three in Kano

In a significant stride against international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the dismantling of a syndicate that...

Amended NDLEA Act to Bolster Anti-Drug Efforts – Justice Minister, Marwa

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement...

War on Illicit Drugs: NDLEA, UK-HOIO Forge Operational Partnership

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) of the United Kingdom have officially signed a Memorandum...

NDLEA’s Major Blow to Drug Trade: N6.5bln Opioids Intercepted, 2 Britons Held  

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a substantial haul of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in...

NDLEA nabs two octogenarians in N3.2bln opioid bust

In a series of nationwide raids, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a surprising group, including two octogenarians – 80-year-old...

Cocaine trafficking: Court convicts 10 Thai sailors, vessel, slams $4.3m fine

In a significant victory against international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) secured a conviction at the Federal High Court...

NDLEA Opens State-of-the-Art UN, US-Sponsored Forensic Labs in Abuja, Enugu, Upskills 20 Officers

After over 25 years of relying on a single lab in Lagos, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has expanded...