NDLEA Arrests 300 Suspects, Intercepts 190.419 kg of Drugs in Akwa-Ibom

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, arrested 300 suspects and seized 190.419 kg of hard drugs between July 2023 and May 2024 in Akwa Ibom.NDLEA Commander in Akwa Ibom, Obot Bassey, disclosed this at a news conference to mark the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Uyo on Friday.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme for this year’s International Drug Day is: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention”.Bassey said that out of the 300 suspects arrested, 249 were male and 51 female, and that no fewer than 61 drug offenders were convicted in the state within the period.She said that the command had treated and rehabilitated 24 male drug-dependent persons, and carried out anti drug abuse campaigns at 82 locations across the state.“Drug abuse negatively impact people’s health and their well-being. Many deadly drugs are permeating the illicit drug market and causing havocs on people’s health,” she said.She called on corporate bodies and philanthropists to participate actively in the campaign against drug abuse.www.twitter.com/spyetv

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NDLEA Arrests 300 Suspects, Intercepts 190.419 kg of Drugs in Akwa-Ibom

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