The Nasarawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , says it arrested 150 suspected drugs traffickers between July 2023 and June 2024.
According to the commander, the over seven tons of exhibit seized were made up of 7,037.2kg of Indian hemp, 0.011kg of Cocaine, 0.185kg of Methamphetamine and 111.53kg of sundry psychotropic substances. The NDLEA commander in the state also said that within the period 117 suspects were convicted to various jail terms at the Federal High Court, Lafia.
Onche-Odaudu noted that the theme for 2024 drugs day commemoration, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention” was instructive as it tallied with the ideal of UN to prioritise prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation over punishment and incarceration.NDLEA nabs 2 suspects in Edo, arrests 76-year-old grandpa with 340kg drugs in Abuja
Onche-Odaudu, however, said that the Command was grappling with daunting challenges of lack of operational vehicles and other logistics.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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