NDLEA Foils Christmas Drug Shipment: N3.3 Billion Worth of Meth and Loud Seized

NDLEA Foils Christmas Drug Shipment: N3.3 Billion Worth of Meth and Loud Seized

In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine and cannabis "Loud" worth a staggering N3.3 billion at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos.¹ The consignment, concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, was meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season.

According to the NDLEA, the seizure followed months of intelligence-driven tracking of the cargoes across three continents. The agency's operatives recovered 83.301 kilograms of methamphetamine and 867.5 kilograms of Loud, a strong synthetic strain of cannabis.

Key Details of the Seizure

- Concealment Method: The drugs were hidden in automobile spare parts imported from Canada.
- Shipment Route: The consignments were tracked from Canada to Lagos, with stops in Europe.
- Street Value: The seized methamphetamine and Loud are worth N124.9 million and N2.1 billion, respectively.
- Arrests: Three businessmen have been arrested in connection with the seizure.

The NDLEA's success in foiling this massive drug shipment is a testament to the agency's commitment to combating drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria.