The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers in Edo State and intercepted 4,905.36 kilograms of illicit drugs during intelligence-led operations conducted across the state in June.
The Commander of Narcotics, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said that three cannabis farms were also destroyed.
He explained that 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 syrup were also recovered.
