Nigerian officials have made a significant bust at Lagos airport, seizing 19.4 kilograms of cocaine worth approximately $2.93 million from a passenger arriving from Ethiopia.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 48-year-old Nigerian businessman, who had previously been convicted of trafficking but avoided jail time by paying a fine.
According to NDLEA chief Mohammed Buba Marwa, “The agency will continue to work to disrupt the activities of drug cartels operating in the country”
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This operation highlights Nigeria’s growing role in the global drug trade, transforming from a transit point to a consumer and distributor.
The seized cocaine, totaling 817 wraps, was found on the passenger who arrived on September 18.