NDLEA Uncovers Lagos Warehouses, Seizes ₦16.9bn of Tramadol and Codeine
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided three hidden drug warehouses in a residential estate in Okota, Lagos, seizing tramadol pills and codeine syrup valued at ₦16.9bn. The raids on April 17 targeted properties in Park View Estate, including 98 Olukayode Awofisayo Street and 5 Charles Ndumetu Street. Officials recovered 2,360,000 units of 225mg tramadol stored in 34 cartons and 1,909,400 bottles of codeine syrup packed in 19,094 cartons. NDLEA Chairman General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) described the operation as a major breakthrough against drug trafficking networks. He warned syndicates that no part of Nigeria would serve as a safe haven for illegal drugs. The seizure comes amid rising concerns over pharmaceutical opioid abuse among young Nigerians and reflects intensified efforts by authorities to disrupt illicit supply chains.
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