The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT Command, said it seized 3,546.632 kilogrammes of illicit drugs from January to July, 2020.
The FCT Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Lawan Hamisu, said the drugs seized comprised cannabis sativa, cocaine, Tramadol, Exol, Rophynol and Diazepam.
Mr. Hamisu said the operatives of the command within the period also arrested 205 suspects comprising 180 men and 25 women.
He further said the command seized 3,295.193kg of cannabis which quantity alone was over three tonnes.
He added that, “0.061kg of cocaine, 0.842kg of Rophynol, 4.975kg of Diazepam, 2.46kg of Exol and 242.267kg of Tramadol were seized; making a total of 3,546.632kg.
Hamisu said total convictions from January to July was 75, adding that June had the highest convictions of 37.
He said, “We referred about 80 out of the number arrested for counselling, while 10 persons walked to the office to submit themselves to the agency. These 10 really wanted an intervention and we are glad to say that some were with us for three months and six months. They have been discharged because they are working class and they have to return to their work.
“At the moment, we are on the follow up and aftercare monitoring and services. I will say that is how far we have gone with the rehabilitation process in the FCT.” (NAN)
