Defence
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 1, 112 kilogrammes of Cannabis sativa from a suspected female drug trafficker in Akwa Ibom.
The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mrs Obot Bassey, said this on Tuesday in a press statement issued in Uyo.
Bassey said the suspect, Hope David, 42, was arrested by NDLEA operatives in Abak Local Government Area of the state on March 5.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the entire family engages in the illicit trade.
“However, as at the time of the arrest, the husband of the suspect, Iniobong David Duff was nowhere to be found, but investigation has commenced in order to bring the perpetrators to justice,” he added.
The commander said that the NDLEA would continue to comb out and arrest drugs merchants in the state, while rehabilitating addicts to make them useful to the society.
Bassey solicited the support of all stakeholders, including traditional rulers and youth leaders in the campaign against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. (NAN)
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