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The Geopolitician

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NDLEA's major Drug seizures in Nigeria

The NDLEA has made significant drug seizures at Lagos airport and Apapa Port, arresting traffickers and increasing scrutiny on importers.

No new coverage since 18 October 2026.

The story so far as of 18 October 2026

On September 27, 2026, the NDLEA seized N3 billion worth of opioids at Lagos airport and arrested a man with cocaine. This was part of a series of drug interceptions. On October 18, 2026, the NDLEA intercepted a shipment of tramadol worth ₦6.98 billion at Apapa Port and detained a female passenger at Kano airport with cannabis. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria.

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Coverage, day by day

  1. Trade

    NDLEA seizes ₦6.98bn tramadol at Apapa Port

    Impact Pharmaceutical importers and logistics firms in Nigeria face increased scrutiny as NDLEA intensifies drug trafficking crackdowns.

    Sources: Punch ↗, Channels TV ↗

  2. Trade

    NDLEA seizes N3bn opioids at Lagos airport

    Impact Importers and logistics firms face increased scrutiny and potential delays at Lagos airport due to heightened drug enforcement.

    Sources: Premium Time ↗, Business Day ↗

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