NDLEA Intercepts Hard Drugs worth N4bn at Lagos Airport Hidden in Hair Attachment
According to urhobo today The ephedrine which was concealed in female hair attachment by a suspected drug trafficking syndicate was going to South Africa. This is the largest quantity of ephedrine seized at the Lagos airport with an estimated street value of 4billion naira.
In addition, two bags, one containing heroin from Nairobi and another containing cannabis going to London were equally abandoned at the airport.
Ephedrine is a precursor ingredient used in the production of methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the ephedrine is about 4 billion naira.
According to Abdallah, a bag containing ephedrine was intercepted by NDLEA operatives at the departure hall during outward screening of a South African Airline flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Three suspects including luggage handlers and a clearing agent are currently being interrogated in connection with the crime. The NDLEA boss described the ephedrine seizure as the single largest quantity seized at the Lagos airport.
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