The new Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Paul Audu, has declared an “all-out war” against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.
Audu, who made the vow during his maiden press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday, said the command had adopted a more aggressive approach to combating drug-related crimes.
The commander said the agency would not only focus on arrests and convictions but would also intensify enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Act to confiscate assets acquired through drug trafficking.
According to him, drug traffickers derive their strength from wealth accumulated through illegal activities.
“Depriving them of such assets would serve as a strong deterrent,” he said.
