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Nigerian Gets 1-Year Jail Term in India for Drugs

A Nigerian man, Lucky Ekoemeye, has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment in India for possessing 7.8g of cocaine. The court considered his detention period and lack of prior conviction.

NDLEA arrests 22 Indians, seizes drugs in coffee, books

NDLEA intercepts cocaine, ketamine, and skunk in major operations across Lagos, Oyo, Borno, and other states. 22 Indian crew members and a female kingpin arrested. Read the full details of the agency's crackdown.

NCS, NDLEA Intercept 30.1kg Cocaine at Apapa Port

Nigerian authorities intercept 30.1kg of cocaine hidden on a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel at Lagos's Apapa Port. This marks the third major drug bust in weeks. Read the full details.

Ex-Convict Re-Arrested Over UK-Bound Cocaine in Starch

NDLEA arrests a previously convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over 1.50kg cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets bound for the UK from Lagos airport. Read the full story.

Nigerian Woman Arrested in India with Cocaine in Bread

A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Olajide Esther, was arrested in Bengaluru, India, for smuggling 121 grams of cocaine concealed inside sliced bread. Police seized the drugs worth Rs 65 lakh and arrested the intended recipient. Read the full details.

Maritime Drug Smuggling Threatens Nigeria's Ports

A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.

NDLEA nabs female drug lord, seizes N5bn cocaine

NDLEA operatives arrest Simbiat Shodunke, a key syndicate member, with 23.5kg of cocaine hidden in her kids' room in Lagos. Agency intercepts Italy-bound opioids in nationwide crackdown.

NCS Intercepts Cocaine on Brazilian Ship at Apapa

Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine hidden on MV San Anthonio at Apapa Port. The vessel, which sailed from Brazil, has been detained. Read the full details of the major drug bust.

Two nabbed with narcotics in Ibadan security raid

A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.

Fitness Coach Dies After Extreme Eating Challenge

Russian fitness coach Dmitry Nuyanzin, 30, tragically passed away after cardiac arrest following extreme binge-eating challenge to promote weight-loss program. Health experts warn about dangers.

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in machine parts at Lagos airport

NDLEA intercepts methamphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis concealed in imported machine cylinders and auto parts at Lagos airport. Multiple arrests made nationwide in major crackdown on drug trafficking ahead of festive season.

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