The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 619.08kg of Illicit drugs in Adamawa State. The Head of the Agency, Mohammed Bello, disclosed the information. The agency also arrested 166 drug suspects during the period; 158 of them were male while eight were female.
The NDLEA had been working in partnership with Operation Farauta, a Joint Security task Force in the state. The agency had renewed its vigour and strategies towards tackling drug challenges in all parts of the state.
Mohammed Said: “I told you earlier this year that we would employ a new strategy to tackle the drug challenges in the state.our searchlights have been on the various drug black spots.”
The commander said that the agency had strategically tackled illegal drug activities in abattoirs and motor parks across the state.
“With our new strategies and cordial working relationship with other sister security operatives, a total of 619.08kg of illicit drugs and substances were seized between January and May.”
He said the agency equally seized abandoned drugs in Jambutu Central Motor Park Jimeta, Fufore, Gombi and Mubi.