The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 588 kg of drugs and destroyed six hectares of cannabis farms in Adamawa State.
At a media briefing in Yola, the agency’s commander, Barr. Aliyu Abubakar, said the cannabis farms were destroyed during separate raids at Mijilu village, Mubi North LGA of the state, and that five suspects were arrested during the operation.
Abubakar stated that 58 drug suspects were arrested, while 366.8 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa, 209.8 kilogrammes of psychotropic substances, and 11.6 kilogrammes of methamphetamine and related drugs were seized.
According to him, the agency intercepted a Honda vehicle with registration number GUY-12AA (Adamawa), laden with more than 500 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa from Akure, Ondo State, en route to Mubi, as part of a major arrest in September.
He added that Suleiman Mohammed, an ex-convict and major drug dealer in the area, identified as a notorious trafficker, was arrested along with one other suspect, noting that an additional 40 blocks of cannabis were uncovered.
The command also reported that Operation Farauta yielded another success, with the seizure of 131 kilogrammes of psychotropic substances and the impoundment of a Sienna vehicle used to convey them.
The NDLEA emphasised that, in line with its drug demand reduction strategy, the command had provided counselling and rehabilitation services to 70 drug-dependent persons, mostly aged between 18 and 43 years.
The command also conducted drug integrity tests on 25 individuals to ensure that those entering sensitive roles remained free from the influence of illicit substances.
“This test was about safeguarding productivity, safety, and excellence in workplaces and schools,” the commander added.
