NDLEA Bursts Laughing Gas Warehouse In VGC, Lekki

Operatives of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have raided a warehouse in VGC, Lekki, Lagos where they recovered 148 cartons of non-medical nitrous oxide popularly called laughing gas.

The 108 cartons of fast gas cylinder; 134 pieces of balloon and 109 cartons of infusion charger, among others. While a female suspect, Suliyat Abdulsalam was arrested in connection with the seizure on Monday July 8, 2024.

The Agency’s Spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday said a consignment of 440 grams of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis coming from Canada to Lagos was equally intercepted by the operatives in one of the logistic companies. While the operatives in Edo state on Wednesday July 10, 2024 intercepted a vehicle marked Abuja GWA 273 DD at Ewu junction, Esan Central LGA following credible intelligence.

The luggage of one of the occupants, Aminu Abdullahi, 32, was searched and found to contain custard containers, where 3,000 pills of tramadol 225mg were buried in the custard powder.

In his statement, the suspect claimed the drugs were bought in Onitsha, Anambra state and he was taking them to Mararaba area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to sell.