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NDLEA intercepts N3.4bn loud, opioids, arrests fake police officer, mechanic-drug dealer

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Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a massive consignment of illicit substances, including loud and opioids, valued at over N3.4 billion. Alongside the drug seizure, anti-narcotics operatives successfully arrested multiple suspects involved in the illicit trade, including a mechanic operating as a drug dealer and a man posing as a law enforcement officer.

Investigations into the operation revealed that the suspect impersonated a Deputy Superintendent of Police named Godwin Emeka. To evade detection and scrutiny at security checkpoints while transporting the illicit consignments, the suspect utilized a forged police identification card.

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Premium Times (NG) (NG) Highlights the seizure value and the arrest of a fake police officer.
Premium Times (NG) (NG) Details specific drug types and the suspect's use of a forged DSP ID card.
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