NDLEA Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Cocaine and Opioids to UK and Europe Using Female Sanitary Pads and Hair Cream

NDLEA Cracks Down on International Drug Trafficking Rings.

In a series of daring operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids destined for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus.

According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, operatives from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) made the seizures at three courier firms in Lagos.

The first bust occurred on Tuesday, September 3, when officers uncovered 30 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.1 kilograms hidden in hair cream containers bound for Ireland. Just three days later, on Friday, September 6, another 24 parcels of cocaine weighing 862 grams were seized at the same company, this time intended for delivery in the UK.

In a separate operation, NDLEA operatives seized 525 pills of tramadol and ecstasy concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads at another courier firm in Lagos on Tuesday, September 3. The shipment was headed to Cyprus.

Additionally, a shipment of 200 ampoules of promethazine and pentazocine injections hidden in food items and herbs was intercepted on Wednesday, September 4, en route to London.

In a stunning twist, NDLEA operatives also discovered a consignment of tramadol buried in granulated melon, which had originated from Cameroon, on Friday, September 6.

The seizures are a significant blow to international drug trafficking rings and demonstrate the NDLEA’s commitment to stemming the tide of illicit drug trade.”