Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has arrested 279 suspects and recovered 2,092.5kg of illicit substances in the first quarter.The State Commander of NDLEA, Samaila Danmalam, made this disclosure to newsmen on Saturday in Kaduna.
He said the command
arrested 279 suspects, the figure includes drug traffickers, dealers, and users
while operatives also dislodged 39 illicit drug joints in different locations
of the state.
According to him, the
operations led to the seizure of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin,
cannabis, Tramadol, Methamphetamine, and other psychotropic substances grossly
weighing 2,092.5 kilogrammes.He revealed that the command secured 48
convictions, arraigned 68 suspects, and charged 34 others within the first
quarter of the year.
The commander further
said the command carried out rehabilitation, counselling, and sensitization
across various formations to enlighten the public on the dangers associated
with the use and trafficking of illicit substances.
Danmalam appealed to the
public to shun illicit drug abuse and trafficking while urging the citizens to
provide useful and timely information to assist the command in carrying out its
mandate in the state.
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