The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,NDLEA has arrested a suspected drug baron Tochukwu for allegedly coordinating the distribution of methamphetamine and ephedrine distribution in the country.
A statement released by the NDLEA,Spokesman Mitchell Ofoyeju said Ubah was arrested by the agency's Special Enforcement Team (SET) at the old local section of the Murtala Muhammed Airport upon arrival from Enugu State.
"He was apprehended after intense undercover operations in connection with illegal exportation of 576 kilogrammes of narcotics to Durban, South Africa, through Apapa Port.
"The drugs, made up of 266 kilogrammes of methamphetamine and 310 kilogrammes of ephedrine valued at N4.6 billion were hidden inside noodles, cereals and palm oil," it said
"Apart from the seized drugs, other items in the consignment included maize, vegetables, palm oil, malt drinks, seasoning, noodles and cereals.Although the surveillance report indicates that he is a major player in drug smuggling, Ubah hides under the cover of floor tiles business.
The statement quoted the SET commander, Mr Sunday Zirangey, as saying that Ubah's arrest took place simultaneously with the interception of the consignment of drugs to South Africa.
"He was immediately taken to the port to witness the search operations.
"The methamphetamine was hidden inside packs of Golden Morn cereals and Indomie noodles while the ephedrine was concealed among gallons of palm oil,”
The Chairman of NDLEA MR Ahmadu Giade said“This operation has again validated the importance of intelligence gathering and management in drug control.
"The arrest of Tochukwu is a product of painstaking surveillance and another milestone success in the fight against drugs.
"This seizure is a confirmation that criminal investments will always go down the drain."
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