The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a drug trafficking attempt involving 845 wraps of cocaine (18.72 kg) valued at ₦4.5 billion at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The drugs were found hidden in two lavatories on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa during a post-landing cleaning.
NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi confirmed the discovery, noting that the wraps were concealed in waste collectors in nine polythene bags. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to curb international drug trafficking.
“No fewer than 30 suspects have so far been grilled in connection with the seizure.
“Investigations revealed that the seized drugs were conveyed from Brazil to Ethiopia through ingestion and excreted in Addis Ababa by a set of couriers while some other traffickers picked them up and attempted to smuggle them into Nigeria through the Lagos airport before their attempt was frustrated with the cooperation of the airline’s authorities and other airport stakeholders,” Babafemi said.
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