NDLEA arrests 74-year-old with 11kg cocaine at Abuja airport
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- •The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested the suspect on March 15, 2026, at Abuja airport.
- •The man was found with 11 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside ground pepper containers.
- •The suspect is 74 years old, indicating the involvement of older individuals in drug trafficking.
- •The NDLEA has recently arraigned 10 Filipinos and a vessel for importing over 20 kilograms of cocaine, showing a broader crackdown on drug trafficking.
- •The arrest took place amid ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to strengthen airport security against narcotics smuggling.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian courts convict the 74-year-old man it could deter similar drug trafficking attempts through Abuja airport and reinforce law enforcement credibility.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)NDLEA arraigns 10 Filipinos, vessel over 20kg cocaine importationAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)NDLEA arraigns vessel, 10 Filipinos for cocaine traffickingAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)NDLEA nabs 74-yr-old man with 11kg cocaine in ground pepper at Abuja airportAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)NDLEA arrests grandpa with cocaine hidden in pepper at Abuja airport