Tag: Cannabis
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NDLEA destroys 317 tons of cannabis in Edo forest, arrests 4
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has destroyed and set ablaze over 317,417 kgs (317.4 metric tons) of cannabis sativa in the Opuje forests, Edo.
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NDLEA conducts massive operation, arrests 10 suspects, seizes drugs in 5 states
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the seizure of 4,870.2kgs cannabis in some parts of Edo. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja.
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Why we raided Abuja hotel – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it raided and sealed Diplomatic Suite Hotel, Asokoro, Abuja, in a joint operation with men of the Department of State Services (DSS).
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Burba Marwa: We won’t allow ‘narcotic economy’ take root in Nigeria, NDLEA boss rejects legalisation of cannabis
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd) on Friday said cannabis cannot be legalised in the country considering the current security challenges. Speaking during a public lecture in Akure the Ondo state capital, Marwa said “the proliferation of illicit drugs often engenders a pattern of…
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Nigeria has highest number of cannabis users in the world – NDLEA Chairman
Since January 2021, drugs worth over ₦100billion have been seized and about 1,630 criminals arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
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Legalising cannabis will cause setback for Nigeria – Marwa
The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, on Monday condemned the move to legalise Cannabis Sativa in Nigeria. He called on all well-meaning individuals to resist such an attempt by some public office holders, saying it would frustrate the war against drug abuse in the country. “With over…
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10.6m Nigerians addicted to cannabis – Marwa
The chairman/chief executive of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has said that about 10.6 million Nigerians use cannabis. The chairman, who stated this at a press briefing to unveil a week-long programme of activities in commemoration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking…
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NDLEA boss, Buba Marwa rejects moves to legalise cannabis, says Nigeria will turn ‘nation of junkies, criminals’
The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa has warned that current moves by some stakeholders to push for the legalisation of cannabis in Nigeria will rob the country of the gains so far made in the renewed war against drug abuse and trafficking in…
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Alleged cannabis possession: CDQ granted bail, still under investigation ― NDLEA
Nigerian rapper, CDQ has been granted bail by the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, though he remains under investigation. TheNewsGuru reports that on Wednesday, the ‘Ibile Mugabe’ crooner was arrested by NDLEA operatives in his Lekki residence. He was said to have been arrested by the anti-drug enforcement agency for allegedly violating the drug law…
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Customs intercepts cannabis sativa with DPV of N694m [Photo]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command (WMC), has intercepted cannabis sativa with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N694, 575, 000. The NCS has also handed the banned substance to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Comptroller Olugboyega Peters of the WMC said at a news conference on Friday in Lagos that…