Some of the suspects with the exhibits. Photo: NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Edo State Command, has arrested 68 suspected drug traffickers and seized 7,531.51kg of narcotic drugs in August 2026.

The Commander of the Edo State NDLEA Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday.

He described the command’s August scorecard as a reflection of its unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.

He noted that several intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of 68 suspected drug traffickers, comprising 34 males and 34 females.