Three South
Africa-based Nigerians, among them a mother of seven, have been arrested by
operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, with drugs suspected
to be methamphetamine, with an estimated street value at N374 million.
Also
arrested was a 44-year-old Asaba-based music producer, whose alleged attempt to
smuggle 4.95kg of substance suspected to be cocaine into the country was
foiled.
The
suspects, who were arrested at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA,
Lagos, allegedly concealed the substance in security lamps, silicon sealants
and foodstuff.
The NDLEA
airport Commander, Mr. Hamza Umar, said: “Those apprehended are Chukwuenyem, 48
years old, with 21.695kg of methamphetamine hidden inside his bag; Kelvin, 37,
caught with 9.980kg of methamphetamine hidden inside solar security lamps;
Deborah, 40, found with 5kg of methamphetamine hidden inside foodstuff and
Michael, 44, with 4.95kg of cocaine hidden inside silicon sealants.
“Apart from
Michael, who was coming from Sao Paulo, Brazil, with 4.95kg of cocaine, the
other three suspects were trying to smuggle methamphetamine to South Africa
where they reside.”
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