Operatives of the State Kaduna state National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 121 suspected drug traffickers, sealed 13 properties in Kaduna.
State Commander of the agency, Mr Umar Adoro in a statement on Monday said the operation which was conducted in September, led to the destruction of 27 notorious drug joints across the 23 local government areas of the state.
“Major joints for the illicit drugs outlets are Kawo, Kabala Costain, Numba Zango, Zaria City, Sabon gari, Nupe street and Unguwar Muazu, Unguwar shanu, Maraban Jos, Dan Magaji, Hayin Banki and Kafanchan.
“The drugs seized included 247,172kg Indian hemp, 0.041kg Cocaine, 0.004kg of heroin, 0.363kg of Tramadol, 74, 441kg Psychotropic substance and 0.001kg Methamphetamine, while out of the 121 suspects, 13 were females,” the statement added.
The Commander said the grand total weight of drugs seized is 322,476kg within the period under review.
He said the war against drug trafficking and consumption would continue until it was brought to a standstill in the state.
Adoro appealed to citizens for timely and useful information on illicit drug dealers, to enable the agency take prompt action, and advised parents/guardians to always be watchful of their wards on the friends they mingle with.
