NDLEA Seizes 498kg Cannabis Hidden in Edo Shrine, Arrests Two
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Nigeria's NDLEA discovered 498 kilograms of cannabis concealed inside a shrine in Edo State and arrested two suspects. This seizure disrupts a major drug trafficking operation affecting local security and drug control efforts. The case raises questions about the use of religious sites for illegal drug storage.
Reported Facts
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- •The NDLEA seized 498 kilograms of cannabis in Edo State on May 29, 2026.
- •Two suspects were arrested in connection with the cannabis found in the shrine.
- •The cannabis was hidden inside a shrine, indicating an attempt to use religious sites for drug concealment.
- •The seizure followed earlier NDLEA operations intercepting drugs hidden in shipments from the Netherlands on May 31, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian authorities increase surveillance of religious and cultural sites drug traffickers may find it harder to use such locations for concealment, improving local security and drug control.
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Primary Sources (4)
AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)NDLEA finds ketamine hidden in water purifiers from NetherlandsAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)NDLEA foils shipment of high-potency drugs hidden in water purifiersAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)NDLEA uncovers 498kg cannabis hidden in Edo shrineAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Two arrested, 498kg cannabis abandoned in Edo shrine