The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command,
has arrested one suspect over possession of 800 grams of psychotropic
drugs.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Agency’s Public
Affairs Officer, Abigail Adebija in Ilorin weekend.
She said the suspect was arrested on Nov. 22 in Omupo, Kwara state
following information from a reliable source to the Agency.
Adebija said the suspect was arrested with 800 grams of psychotropic
drugs comprising 400 grams of Tramadol, 225 milligrams and 400 grams
of Exol 5.
She said that the arrest revealed the new mode of concealment used in
trafficking drugs within the State.
The statement reads: “Drug dealers now hide illicit drugs inside some
sealed compartments of vehicles that officers would ordinarily
overlook while carrying out routine stop and search during motorized
patrol.
“It took operatives of the Agency more than two hours to discover the
compartment where the drug was hidden in the bus,” Abigail said.
“The investigation so far showed that the suspect specialised in
concealing banned psychotropic drugs among prescription drugs.
“The suspect distributes the banned drugs to patent medicine dealers
and other petty traders in different parts of the State.
“Before his arrest in Omupo town, the suspect revealed that he had
visited Oke-Ode, Ajase, Igbaja, Yaru and Babanla towns, where he
distributed large quantities of tramadol to his customers
“The suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigation into
the case is concluded.
The State Commander, Ambrose Umoru urged stakeholders and residents of
the state to always volunteer useful information on illegal drug
activities in the State, as this will go a long way in assisting the
Command in carrying out its statutory responsibilities.”
