NDLEA Forfeits N33.6bn in Illicit Opioids in Rivers State
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Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the forfeiture of illicit opioids valued at N33.6 billion in Rivers State. This action disrupts a major drug trafficking operation, aiming to reduce the availability of dangerous narcotics and improve public safety in the region. The NDLEA also recently destroyed a cannabis farm in Cross River State, recovering 119 kilograms of hemp.
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- •The NDLEA seized illicit opioids worth N33.6 billion in Rivers State.
- •The forfeiture was secured on April 22, 2026.
- •On April 21, 2026, the NDLEA destroyed a cannabis farm in Cross River State.
- •During the Cross River operation, 119 kilograms of hemp were recovered.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the NDLEA continues to secure large drug forfeitures then drug trafficking networks in Nigeria may weaken, potentially reducing drug-related crime and health issues.
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