INSECURITY: Nigerian Navy Hands Over 72 Bags of Cannabis, 4 Suspects To NDLEA

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has handed over 72 bags of cannabis sativa, each weighing 40 kilograms, along with four suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Marine Command. The suspects include three Ghanaians and one Beninese national.

The interception, which took place on August 25, 2024, was carried out by NNS BEECROFT’s Quick Response Team following credible intelligence on suspicious activities around the Lekki Beach area. The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,880 kilograms of cannabis sativa.

Commodore Rafiu Taye Oladejo, Commander of NNS BEECROFT, represented by Navy Captain Mutalib Raji, highlighted that the arrest was part of the Nigerian Navy’s strategic directive under Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla to ensure a secure maritime environment. The operation underscores NNS BEECROFT’s commitment to combating illicit drug activities along Lagos waterways.

Captain Raji warned against the perpetuation of illegal drug activities, reaffirming the Navy’s determination to clamp down on criminal elements threatening national security and public health. The successful operation reflects the Navy’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of illicit drugs among Nigerian youth.