NDLEA intercepts large opioids consignments in Taraba, arrests 75-year-old in Ebonyi

Dailynigerian | 08-06-2026 06:06am |

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted a significant consignment of various opioids and other illicit substances hidden within building materials in Taraba State. This operation was confirmed by Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja. Additionally, the NDLEA reported the arrest of a 75-year-old man in Ebonyi State in connection with drug-related activities. The agency emphasized that these actions represent a substantial setback to opioid trafficking in the region.

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