NDLEA Destroys 304,436kg, 40, 042ltrs of Unlawful Medicine in Lagos

NDLEA Destroys 304,436kg, 40,042ltrs of Unlawful Medicine in Lagos

The Nationwide Drug Legislation Enforcement Company, NDLEA, on Tuesday destroyed a complete of 304,436kg kilograms and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from components of Lagos and Ogun states.

Talking at a short ceremony the place the seized medication had been publicly destroyed in Badagry Lagos, Chairman/Chief Government Officer of the Company, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) mentioned the open destruction of the seized illicit medication adopted courtroom orders, whilst he referred to as for extra public assist for ongoing efforts by NDLEA and different stakeholders to curb the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.

“Although a routine train and a longtime means of eradicating harmful substances from our society, the general public destruction of confiscated illicit medication is often carried out on the finish of their associated instances in courtroom”, the NDLEA boss said including that the displays being destroyed had been of combined sorts, “which embrace illicit medication in stable and liquid states in addition to in numerous lessons equivalent to cocaine, heroin, hashish, and tramadol, amongst others.”

He mentioned the medication had been seized by NDLEA operatives throughout completely different formations of the Company in Lagos and Ogun states from January 2022 until date particularly on the Lagos seaports, airports, and land borders.

“To be destroyed right here at this time on the order of the courtroom are stable medication, weighing 304,436.055kg and 40, 042. 621 litres of liquid medication. The sheer quantity of the drug haul speaks volumes concerning the extent of the nefarious actions of the drug underworld.” He expressed appreciation to conventional rulers, heads of safety companies, the clergy, members of NGOs and CSOs in addition to different stakeholders who witnessed the ceremony.

“The destruction of those seizures complies with the NDLEA Act, which mandates the Company to destroy all drug displays after prosecution. We need to say that your presence here’s a testomony to this vital event. To this finish, we admire all stakeholders and members of the general public for witnessing this train”, he added.

He seized the chance to acknowledge the assist of the Company’s native and worldwide companions, “particularly the American Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA); United Kingdom NCA, Border Drive; the Germans, the French; Indian NCB, amongst others who had labored with us on various busts. Equally, we admire the Nigerian navy and different legislation enforcement companies such because the Customs; Immigration; Police; Civil Defence; FRSC; NFIU,NAFDAC and others which have been supporting our efforts to rid Nigeria of illicit medication.”

Whereas assuring that NDLEA is not going to relent in its effort to finish the drug scourge within the nation, Marwa referred to as for extra public assist for the actions of the Company. “The protection of our society is the accountability of each certainly one of us. Each citizen shall be fulfilling his or her civic responsibility by aiding the Company’s Conflict Towards Drug Abuse (WADA) marketing campaign to wash up our communities and cities. Collectively, we are able to make this nation safe”, he added.

Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by Chairman, Badagry West Native Authorities, Mr. Olusegun Onilude expressed satisfaction with the efforts of NDLEA to sort out the scourge of illicit medication within the nation. “Virtually all crimes and criminalities are fueled by illicit medication, so the Lagos state authorities appreciates NDLEA and its management of their resolute battle in opposition to illicit medication. The quantity of illicit medication being destroyed right here at this time communicate quantity and each right-thinking particular person needs to be nervous”, he said.

He additionally thanked the Company for taking the Conflict Towards Drug Abuse (WADA) social advocacy marketing campaign to varsities and communities throughout Lagos State. “Little question, NDLEA is working, and the state will proceed to collaborate with the Company and its management”, he assured.