NDLEA Arrests 300 in Edo

[PFlynn]

In its bid to rid the society of illicit drugs, Edo State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA ), has impounded 71,000 kilogrammes of Indian hemp and arrested 300 persons.

It also impounded 15 vehicles used for conveying the drugs and facilitated the conviction of 18 suspects, while 10 are still awaitng prosecution.

Edo State Director of NDLEA, Mr Okey Ihebom, said this while briefing newsmen in Benin, weekend.

According to him, the seizures were made between January and June this year, adding that this year's figure may tripple that of last year where 76,000 kilogrammes of carnabis was publicly burnt on January 26, 2008.

He said the impounded drugs are in two categories, the raw weed for local consumption; and the processed type for export.

He lamented that the drug war is a war against the rich, because those involved are rich men and women who have devised various means to outsmart the Agency, including through the use of vehicles with amber light, government plate number, wearing of Police uniforms, trucks with Army colours and other means, to escape arrest.



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