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NDLEA ARRESTS MAN WITH 1KG OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN JEAN POCKETS

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NDLEA/PUBAF/074/ VOL. V /338           July 2, 2014

PRESS RELEASE

NDLEA ARRESTS MAN WITH 1KG OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN JEAN POCKETS

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos have arrested a 30 year old man with a kilogramme of methamphetamine. The suspect concealed the drugs inside the pockets of jean trousers in his bag. Officials detected the drugs during the outward screening of Egypt air passengers to Malaysia.

NDLEA Commander at the Lagos Airport Mr. Hamza Umar said that the arrest was due to the diligent search conducted by the officers. In his words, “it took the diligent search by the officers during screening of passengers to detect the drugs. The drug tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed 1kg. Six parcels of the drug were found in the pockets of 3 pairs of jean trousers inside a bag belonging to Orurno Osita Chukwu Michael. The case is under investigation”.

According to the suspect, he was to be paid 3,000 dollars. “I was to be paid 3,000 dollars when I get to Malaysia with the drugs. I work as a labourer in Enugu State. I am single and searching for a job. I was excited when they offered to sponsor my trip to Malaysia and pay me the sum of 3,000 dollars. This is my first time of coming to Lagos and they promised to assist me in securing a job in Malaysia. Unfortunately, the drug was found in my bag” Orurno told investigators.

Chairman/Chief Executive of the Agency, Ahmadu Giade urged members of the public to be cautious of tricks employed by drug barons. “Members of the public should avoid being used by drug barons to smuggle drugs abroad. They use so many tricks such as promising job opportunities abroad and assuring them that they will not be caught” Giade stated.

The NDLEA boss added that every arrest and drug seizure made is a victory for the country’s anti-narcotic campaign. Officers should remain vigilant and prevent the airport from being used for drug trafficking

The suspect will soon be charged to court.