The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, after he was found to have ingested 98 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.510 kilogrammes while attempting to travel to Europe through the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Cyril was arrested at the departure hall of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Sunday, August 2, 2026, during the outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, ET930.
A statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the suspect was subsequently placed under excretion observation, during which he expelled the 98 wraps of cocaine.
According to the agency, the investigations showed that Cyril arrived in Nigeria from Italy on July 13 and ingested the cocaine at a hotel in Awka, Anambra State, before proceeding to Enugu to board his flight to Europe.
“The investigations revealed that Cyril had arrived in Nigeria from Italy on 13th July 2026 and ingested the drug in a hotel in Awka, Anambra State, before proceeding to Enugu to board his flight to Europe on Sunday, 2nd August.
