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Nigeria Seizes ₦6.5 Billion Worth of Illicit Drugs in Multi-State Crackdown, Arrests Two British Nationals
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Nigeria Seizes ₦6.5 Billion Worth of Illicit Drugs in Multi-State Crackdown, Arrests Two British Nationals

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria has seized over six million opioid pills and hundreds of thousands of bottles of codeine syrup, valued at ₦6.5 billion (approx.…
Posted by Africa News Now May 26, 2025
Senegal Cracks Down on Dakar Drug Network, Dozens Arrested in Major Operation
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Senegal Cracks Down on Dakar Drug Network, Dozens Arrested in Major Operation

Senegalese law enforcement has dismantled a significant drug trafficking network operating in Dakar, arresting over a dozen suspects, mostly foreign nationals, in a coordinated raid led by the Central Office…
Posted by Africa News Now May 12, 2025
NDLEA Intercepts Explosives and ₦3.4 Billion Worth of Drugs in Major Nationwide Operations
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NDLEA Intercepts Explosives and ₦3.4 Billion Worth of Drugs in Major Nationwide Operations

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made several major seizures in a sweeping crackdown on insecurity and drug trafficking, intercepting 942 explosives and over ₦3.4 billion worth of…
Posted by Africa News Now May 5, 2025
NDLEA Seizes Over $649,000 in Drugs in Lagos Hotel Raid, Foils Major Trafficking Operations Nationwide
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NDLEA Seizes Over $649,000 in Drugs in Lagos Hotel Raid, Foils Major Trafficking Operations Nationwide

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized drugs worth over $649,000 during a major raid at The Hook Hotel in Lagos, arresting three suspects and confiscating 589 bags of…
Posted by Africa News Now April 28, 2025
Burkina Faso Seizes 133 Tons of Drugs in 2024, Prosecutes 522 Individuals
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Burkina Faso Seizes 133 Tons of Drugs in 2024, Prosecutes 522 Individuals

In 2024, Burkina Faso authorities have seized a total of 133 tons of drugs, marking a significant effort in the country's ongoing fight against drug trafficking. The announcement was made…
Posted by Africa News Now April 18, 2025
U.S. Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Files on Tinubu’s Alleged Links to 1990s Drug Probe
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U.S. Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Files on Tinubu’s Alleged Links to 1990s Drug Probe

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the FBI and DEA to release documents related to past investigations involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and a suspected drug trafficking network that…
Posted by Africa News Now April 14, 2025
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign Pact to Strengthen Joint Fight Against Drug Trafficking
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Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign Pact to Strengthen Joint Fight Against Drug Trafficking

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cross-border cooperation in combating…
Posted by Africa News Now April 8, 2025
NDLEA Arrests Indian National, Seizes Over 180kg of Drugs in Major Crackdown
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NDLEA Arrests Indian National, Seizes Over 180kg of Drugs in Major Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking with a series of high-profile arrests and drug seizures across Nigeria. Among those arrested is a…
Posted by Africa News Now March 24, 2025
Mali’s Major Drug Bust in Bamako Seizes Illegal Drugs and Assets, 11 Arrested
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Mali’s Major Drug Bust in Bamako Seizes Illegal Drugs and Assets, 11 Arrested

Mali's ongoing battle against drug trafficking saw a significant victory this week with a large-scale operation in the Dabanani neighborhood of Bamako, a known hotspot for illicit trade. The Malian…
Posted by Africa News Now February 21, 2025
NDLEA Declares Four Associates of Lagos Drug Kingpin Barryshine Wanted for Trafficking
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NDLEA Declares Four Associates of Lagos Drug Kingpin Barryshine Wanted for Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially declared four associates of notorious Lagos drug kingpin Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as Barryshine or Ejeoto, wanted in connection…
Posted by Africa News Now February 11, 2025
Sierra Leone Police Investigate Allegations of Dutch Cocaine Trafficker’s Presence in Country
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Sierra Leone Police Investigate Allegations of Dutch Cocaine Trafficker’s Presence in Country

The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has responded to recent international allegations suggesting that Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is residing in the country. Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu,…
Posted by Africa News Now February 1, 2025

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