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NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in commercial vehicle engine, tyres

He also shared a video showing the intercepted contraband.

• March 10, 2024
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives used to illustrate the story

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have seized drugs concealed in the engine compartments and tyre tubes of commercial vehicles.

The NDLEA director of media and advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this on his official X account on Sunday.

He also shared a video showing the intercepted contraband.

Lamenting the desperation of drug traffickers, he wondered if passengers should start inspecting vehicle components before they board.

He said, “Narco-trend update: The desperation by drug traffickers is appalling. So, should passengers start searching the engine compartment and tyre tubes of commercial vehicles before they board now? These videos provide some insight into why #ndlea_nigeria officers are on the highway.”

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