The National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday said that it had arrested
a 34-year-old nursing mother (names withheld) for allegedly attempting
to export 6 kg. of cannabis to China.
Mr
Mitchell Ofoyeju, the agency’s spokesman, who said this via a statement
in Lagos, added that the suspect was arrested during a routine
inspection of cargoes at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,
Lagos.
He
said that the cannabis was hidden in a luggage meant for export on an
Ethiopian Airlines’ flight, adding that illicit drug was discovered at
the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) shed.
“The suspect allegedly brought a bag for export to China. During a search, 6 kg of compressed cannabis was found inside the bag
.
“The bag contains clothing, cell phones, cell phone batteries and shoes.
“She
is currently undergoing investigation but she has a choice to be with
her baby during the course of investigation,” Ofoyeju said.
The
spokesman said that the suspect claimed in her confessional statement
that she was given the bag by a client to send to China.
“I was told that the bag contained sample goods; unfortunately, drug was hidden inside,” Ofoyeju quoted the suspect as saying.
He
said that efforts were underway to identify and apprehend other persons
connected with the case, stressing that the suspect would soon be
charged to court. (NAN)
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