The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, has intercepted 4,905.36 kg of illicit drugs in the month of June.
Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, said 42 suspected drug traffickers were arrested while three cannabis farms were also destroyed.
He said the 42 suspected drug traffickers comprised 24 males and 18 females and they were arrested during intelligence-led operations across the state.
Ofoyeju described the month of June as significant because the Agency intensified drug control efforts with several activities commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
He said, “A total of 4,905.36kg of assorted drugs was seized, including 4,169.02 kg of cannabis destroyed in plantations and 736.34 kg of drugs intercepted within the State. They include Cannabis sativa, methamphetamine, and various psychotropic substances such as Swinol, diazepam, and Rohypnol. Additionally, 54.2 litres of codeine syrups were also recovered.
