NDLEA intercepts cocaine, loud in food flasks, snacks, arrests fashion designer, others

NDLEA intercepts cocaine, loud in food flasks, snacks, arrests fashion designer, others

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted 12 parcels of cocaine concealed in the false bottoms of food flasks at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the illicit consignment, weighing 2.80 kilograms, was bound for the United Kingdom on a Virgin Atlant…

NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Unverified Packages From Abroad

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to receive parcels from relatives or friends living overseas. The agency noted that unsuspecting recipients risk heavy jail terms if such packages are found to contain illicit substances. In a statement released on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed that drug traffickers frequently use the nam…

NDLEA Intercepts UK-bound Cocaine Hidden in Food Flasks at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks at the Lagos airport This was disclosed on Sunday by Femi Babafemi in a statement issued on April 19, 2026. The seizure was made at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on April 9, 2026. What the agency is saying  The NDLEA said the cocaine consignment was a gross weight of 2.80 kilograms, which was bound for the United Kingdom via…

NDLEA Foils Cocaine Shipment to UK, Nabs Fashion Designer, Others

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in its anti-drug operations, intercepting consignments of cocaine and cannabis (loud/skunk) while arresting several suspects, including a fashion designer. In a statement released in Abuja, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos intercepted 2.80 kilograms of cocaine** […] The post NDLEA Foils Coc…

NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Packages From Abroad Without Knowing the Contents, Says You Could Go to Jail

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has issued a public warning to Nigerians, cautioning that accepting packages sent from abroad without full knowledge of their contents could result in arrest, prosecution and imprisonment. The warning was shared on X on Sunday, April 10, by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, who explained that drug traffickers operating […] The post NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Packages From Abroad Witho…

Verify contents before receiving packages from abroad - Newsy People

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned Nigerians against receiving packages from abroad without full knowledge of their contents, warning that such actions could attract serious legal consequences, including possible jail time.   In a post shared on X on Sunday, April 10, the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said that some drug-criminals operating overseas often conceal illicit drugs in consignments and designate uns…