By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Cross River State Command, says it arrested 262 suspected drug offenders between November 2025 and May 2026 as part of intensified efforts against narcotics distribution in the state.
The State Commander, Anteyi John, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar during a briefing to mark the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
He said the arrests comprised 207 males and 55 females.
“The arrests form part of the Command’s intensified crackdown on narcotics distribution across the state,” John said.
