NDLEA arrests 146 drug suspects in C/River

Fri, Jun 26, 2020
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THE National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 146 drug suspects in Cross River in the last 12 months.

The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mrs. Anthonia Edeh, disclosed this on Friday in Calabar to mark the 2020 United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Edeh said that within the period under review, the command also secured 15 convictions with respect to drug-related offenses at the Federal High Court Calabar.

“In addition, in our Drug Demand Reduction activities, 114 drug-dependent persons were counseled and rehabilitated back to their families,” said the commander.

She added that following the arrests, the command seized 205.314kgs of hard drugs comprising 196.23kgs of cannabis sativa; 163.521gms of cocaine; 187.2gms of heroin; and 9.036kgs of psychotropic substances.

According to her, the command carried out drug enlightenment programmes with the view to educating the general public on the inherent dangers of drug abuse.

Edeh described drug substance abuse and illicit trafficking of drugs as an “evil in our society” and disorientation among majority of the youths.

“It is an industry working generally in a vicious cycle of manufactured demand and supply,” she said.

The commander said that in line with the 2020 theme: “Better Knowledge for Better Care”, there was a need for all stakeholders to join hands to reduce the menace.

According to her, drug abuse and Illicit trafficking is a major challenge across the world, especially in developing countries like Nigeria. (NAN)

– Jun. 26, 2020 @ 15:05 GMT |

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