Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a drug warehouse in Edo State, seizing 1,378 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa.
The agency disclosed the operation on Monday in Benin, where Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA Commander in Edo, said the raid was carried out in the Igbanke community of Orhionmwon Local Government Area based on credible intelligence.
The operation equally resulted in the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect, Roland Owie, and the recovery of 125 bags of dried weeds suspected to be skunk.
The agency described the raid as part of its broader strategy to disrupt drug supply chains and weaken trafficking networks operating within the state. Ofoyeju said the operation highlights the NDLEA’s continued focus on cutting off the distribution of illicit substances at source.
“This successful operation is a testament to our relentless pursuit of drug cartels and our strategic focus on supply suppression.”
He further noted that the scale of the seizure underscores the impact of the agency’s enforcement efforts on illegal drug networks.
“The seizure of 1,378kg of cannabis in one single operation represents a significant dent in the distribution network of these harmful substances.”
