…for allegedly attempting to traffic 72 wraps of cocaine to Portugal after resorting to drug trafficking to offset expenses incurred during his wedding.

…African states because some of them have weak state institutions. This means preventing drug trafficking and prosecuting those who are caught is a struggle for regional governments.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Moreover, weak state institutions and their civil servants are highly vulnerable to th…

…Trump has sought to reassert US dominance across Latin America while cracking down on drug trafficking in the region with a controversial and lethal military campaign. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Cuban American who has long been a vocal critic of leftist governments in Latin America, has played a key role in l…

…72 wraps of cocaine at Enugu airport weeks after wedding, claims he ventured into drug trafficking to offset wedding expenses Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 25-year-old newlywed businessman Lovely Chukwulobelu at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, for at…

…the command’s August scorecard as a reflection of its unwavering commitment to combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. He noted that several intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of 68 suspected drug traffickers, comprising 34 males and 34 females. “The National Drug Law Enforcement Ag…

…APM also called on Washington to uphold transparency in the international fight against drug trafficking and corruption, stressing that the controversy has assumed international significance because Tinubu is a major contender in the 2027 presidential election. It said the allegations continue to damage Nigeria’s image…

…challenge in a US court to block the DOJ, FBI, and DEA from releasing records linked to drug traff-icking allegations against himAmerican transparency activist Aaron Greenspan sued multiple US agencies after they refused to confirm or deny whether they held investigative files on TinubuThe FBI separately sought to subm…

KC Luxury who was arrested for drug trafficking which was described as the largest cocaine seizure made through a courier company in Nigeria, is now demanding N190m from the NDLEA for damages and asking the court to order NDLEA to return all his seized items to him. No be juju be that? ‘KC Luxury’ Sues NDLEA Over Deten…

…said the arrest represented a significant breakthrough in its fight against illicit drug trafficking, particularly as the discovery of the suspected drug-manufacturing equipment was the first of its kind recorded by the agency. According to the statement, “a 53-year-old Nigerian national Celestine Ikenna Godwin” was ar…

…Court before the sentence was carried out. Saudi Arabia maintains strict laws against drug trafficking, with severe penalties, including the death penalty, imposed on individuals convicted of smuggling or dealing in illicit drugs. Saudi Arabia executes Nigerian convicted of cocaine smuggling

…health crises. The association also called for stronger action against substance use, drug trafficking and the illicit distribution and misuse of psychoactive substances, warning that these factors could contribute to suicidal crises. APN added that suicide prevention should ultimately focus on restoring hope, dignity,…

…Alex Barbir, has warned that continued concealment of files relating to the alleged drug trafficking case of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, could make United States officials complicit in the killing of Nigerians. Babir made this assertion while calling on US President Donald Trump to release the records. He drew Tr…

…IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu’s records relating to alleged drug trafficking in the United States, US, would be disclosed, but some important aspects would be redacted. Ejimakor explained that only details with little or no political value would be made public. He made the remark in respons…

…explaining why it withheld some investigative records concerning allegations of drug trafficking involving Tinubu. In an application dated August 20, the agency told the US District Court for the District of Columbia that it could not publicly disclose all the reasons for withholding certain records, hence its request…

…FBI had acknowledged possessing highly sensitive information related to allegations of drug trafficking involving Tinubu. It argued that the FBI's request for the court to review the documents privately indicated that the material contained information the agency considered particularly sensitive.The firm also alleged…

…exists anywhere in Nigeria for those who traffic in poison,” he said. He noted that drug trafficking organisations had recently shifted from seaports and airports, where scrutiny had intensified, to courier and logistics companies, which they allegedly considered less monitored channels for moving narcotics across inte…

…in Nigeria for those who traffic in poison," Marwa saidHe noted a worrying shift by drug trafficking organisations away from seaports and airports, where scrutiny has intensified, towards courier and logistics companies, which they wrongly assume to be softer, less monitored channels. He described the dismantling of th…

…communities, particularly young people, from the dangers of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. ny statement concerning the alleged discovery of a “drug bunker” at the institution. “The photographs and narrative being circulated online should not be attributed to the NDLEA Taraba Command. It has no official record…

Nigerian national arrested in Vietnam over cross-border drug trafficking A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were re…

…components “used as disguises.” The discovery raised suspicions of transnational drug trafficking, prompting the Customs Sub-Department of Region IX to assign its customs control team to lead the investigation. The team also coordinated with the Lao Bao International Border Gate’s customs branch, the drug-related crime…

…linked the trade in illicit drugs to Nigeria's broader security challenges, noting that drug trafficking helps fund organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism globally, and that by seizing and destroying such substances, the Agency is strengthening the country's national security architecture. He commended the su…

…without official leave (AWOL) and was reportedly notorious for involvement in illicit drug trafficking. All five suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing further investigation, while security agencies continue efforts to uncover possible links to wider criminal networks. Security sources said the raid forms…

…the attack. Investigators believe the shooting was carried out by members of rival drug trafficking gangs. Police stressed there is no evidence the teenager had any involvement in criminal activity. Micael was the youngest of five children and lived in Maceió, as reported by NeedToKnow. His father, painter Marcos Antôn…

…Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Paul Audu, has declared an “all-out war” against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. Audu, who made the vow during his maiden press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday, said the command had adopted a more aggressive approach to combating drug-related crimes. The commander sai…

…for stronger collaboration to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime gateways and prevent illicit drug trafficking took centre stage as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), visited Lekki Port on a familiarisation tour. The visit provided an opportunity for…