319 alleged drug dealers nabbed, five million pills of tramadol seized in Kano: NDLEA
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 319 suspects and seized 4.7 tonnes of illicit drugs between January and March 2024 in Kano.
The NDLEA commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, disclosed this in an interview on Monday in Kano.
He said the suspects were 14 females and 305 males.
Mr Idris-Ahmad said the total drugs seized within the period under review is over four tonnes of illicit drugs, which is made up of 2.3kg of marijuana and 2.4kg of psychotropic substances.
He said NDLEA operatives also seized over five million pills of tramadol and 1.9kg of other dangerous substances.
According to him, in the three months, the command secured 33 convictions of individuals involved in drug trafficking and other drug-related offences.
“We rehabilitated 26 drug addicts, processed 38 visa clearance and conducted 30 drug intergrity test for individuals and members of the state emirate council,” said Mr Idris-Ahmad.
The commander added that during the period under review, the command dislodged 39 illicit drug joints that were serving as hubs for drug activities in Kano.
Mr Idris-Ahmad assured Kano residents that adequate measures would be taken to ensure a peaceful and drug-free holiday during the forthcoming Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
“The command is committed to maintaining law and order during this festive period and to prevent the spread of illicit drugs in the community,” Mr Idris-Ahmad said.
The commander reiterated the command’s commitment to creating a drug-free society and ensuring the safety and well-being of Kano people.
“We will continue to work to dismantle drug trafficking networks, arrest perpetrators and prevent the spread of drug abuse in the state,” Mr Idris-Ahmad added.
(NAN)
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