Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Drug-Laden Fuel Tanker With 2.1 Tonnes of Cannabis
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Operatives of Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 20,000-litre fuel tanker equipped with a concealed compartment used to transport illicit substances. The targeted operation resulted in the seizure of 2,145 kilograms of cannabis.
In addition to the cannabis recovered from the modified tanker, coordinated enforcement efforts by the agency led to the recovery of more than two million opioid pills. The dual-seizure highlights ongoing nationwide operations targeting sophisticated drug trafficking methods in the country.
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AllAfrica (ZA) / Daily TrustHighlights the seizure of both cannabis and over two million opioid pills.
AllAfrica (ZA) / LeadershipFrames the interception as a major breakthrough in a nationwide crackdown.
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