Crime
COUGH SYRUP! NDLEA nabs six, seizes trailer loaded with 24,000 bottles of codeine in Katsina [Photos]
Officials of the Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a trailer loaded with 24,000 bottles of cough syrup with codeine.
The anti-narcotics agency said it arrested six suspected drug peddlers in connection with the seized trailer.
The agency gave the names of two of the suspects as Christian Chukwuma, who is alleged to be a salesman as well as Obiora Chukwuma who is the manager of Sunglow Equity Nigeria Ltd.
The NDLEA’s state commander, Maryam Sani, who confirmed the incident said the seizure was made at a warehouse in Dutsenreme area of Funtua in collaboration with a joint task force.
According to her, the goods which were seized on March 16 were being transported from Onitsha to Funtua.
However, Chukwuma in a reaction to his arrest said he is a messenger who was called to help offload the goods.
See photos below:
-
News15 hours ago
[ICYMI] NNPC denies fuel price adjustment
-
News14 hours ago
Two bodies recovered from submerged truck in US bridge collapse
-
Metro14 hours ago
Police neutralise two notorious bandits in Benue
-
News15 hours ago
X users to get free premium, premium+ subscriptions – Elon Musk
-
Entertainment13 hours ago
Actress Eniola Ajao apologizes over Bobrisky’s best-dressed female saga
-
News10 hours ago
Military frees abducted Lagos editor Segun Olatunji
-
News3 hours ago
Nationwide blackout imminent as national grid collapses
-
News2 hours ago
Easter: IGP assures police commitment to public safety