NDLEA Arrests 1,232 Suspects, Intercepts 15,104.555kg Drug
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, said it has arrested 1,232 suspects and recovered 15, 104.555kg of illicit drug in the state.
The state commander, Mr Ibrahim Baraje, who disclosed this on January 05, 2023 in Kaduna, said the arrest and seizure were made between January to Dec. 2022.
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The commander listed out of the number arrested, saying that 68 were females and 1,163 are males. He said the 15,104.555 various drug seized were Indian Hemp, weighting 7, 432.942kg, Heroin 0.249kg, Cocaine 1.487kg, Methamphetamine 0.767kg, Tramadol 1, 880.102kg and Psychotropic 5, 789.008kg.
Baraje said within the period under review, 199 suspects were convicted, while 350 cases are pending and 683 suspects were counseled, rehabilitated and integrated into the society.
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He said disclosed that 132 illicit drug joints were destroyed and 27 properties connected to drug traffickers sealed.
The commander reiterated the command`s determination in the fight against illicit drug and its consumption.
“We will not relent until we ensure that the perpetrators face the wrath of the law.
“The Fight against illicit drug is a collective responsibility which everyone has a role to play,”he i said.