The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Amadu Garba, a person with disability (PWD), with 67 kilograms of cannabis.
The 48-year-old man was arrested in Yawuri, Kebbi state.
Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the agency also arrested the trio of Tukur Yahaya, Idris Haruna and Tanimu Umar with 116.8kg of cannabis.
“In Jigawa state, the trio of Tukur Yahaya, 55; Idris Haruna, 28; and Tanimu Umar, 29; were apprehended with 90 blocks of cannabis weighing 116.8 kg at Roni junction, Kazaure LGA, on July 19, while on their way to supply the illicit drugs to their customers in Kazaure, Yankwashi and Katsina,” Babafemi said.
He said the agency seized shipments of cocaine and “loud”, a synthetic cannabis strain.
Babafemi said officials of the agency found the items during search operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
He said the items were hidden in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and traditional women’s attire.
