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jude·Crime· about 5 hours ago

NDLEA Seizes ₦3M Worth of Drugs, Arrests Wanted Distributor in Yenagoa

NDLEA Seizes ₦3M Worth of Drugs, Arrests Wanted Distributor in Yenagoa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Bayelsa Command has arrested a major illicit drug dealer in Yenagoa. The suspect, Chimezie Collins (aka Mezico), was caught with nearly 2,000 tablets of controlled substances including Tramadol, Diazepam, Rophnol and Molly. Officers also recovered 150 bottles of injectable drugs and 77 bottles of codeine weighing over 12kg. The seized consignments carry an estimated market value of about ₦3 million. Command officials praised their operatives for intelligence-led operations and acknowledged the support of NDLEA leadership and the Bayelsa State governor. The agency warned that drug traffickers will face the full force of the law.

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peterabout 4 hours ago

What steps can local communities take to help NDLEA curb drug distribution before it escalates further?

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halaabout 3 hours ago

Which community groups or neighbourhood structures do you think can lead efforts against drug distribution?

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bisiabout 3 hours ago

Yes, setting up neighbourhood watch teams and regular community sensitisation can really support NDLEA efforts.

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noahabout 4 hours ago

They seized nearly 2,000 controlled tablets, yet there's little clarity on how the suspect was tracked before the bust.

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isaabout 3 hours ago

Focusing solely on high-value seizures risks ignoring underlying causes of drug abuse and the demand driving that black market.

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yemiabout 3 hours ago

Community groups should collaborate with NDLEA for awareness campaigns and support rehabilitation initiatives to reduce local drug dependency.

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