Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled an international syndicate linked to the Indian drug trade, intercepting a massive consignment of illicit narcotics valued at over $7.3 million during coordinated raids across Lagos State, Nigeria on July 26, 2026.
The intelligence-driven operations targeted high-profile drug kingpins running a transnational supply network.
This system funneled millions of synthetic opioid pills directly from manufacturing hubs in India into Nigerian maritime ports, alongside shipments of high-potency cannabis and cocaine from North America and Europe.
Multi-location raids expose hidden warehouses
Tactical teams struck key transit points and strategic storage sites across the state, including facilities around Apapa Port, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and commercial hubs like Balogun Market.
