THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted shipments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in women’s sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers, destined for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus.
According to a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, officers from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation recovered 30 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.1 kilograms hidden in hair cream containers at a logistics company.
The discovery was made during the inspection of cargo bound for Ireland on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024.
The statement further revealed that another consignment, made up of 24 parcels of cocaine weighing 862 grams, also concealed in hair cream containers and intended for delivery to the UK, was intercepted at the same company on Friday, 6th September.
Additionally, 525 pills of tramadol 225mg and ecstasy (MDMA) hidden in sanitary pads and destined for Cyprus were seized at another courier firm in Lagos on Tuesday, 3rd September.
The NDLEA also reported the seizure of 200 ampoules of promethazine and pentazocine injections concealed in food items and herbs.
The shipment was bound for London, UK, and was intercepted by operatives on Wednesday, 4th September.
