Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has made a significant seizure of methamphetamine, amounting to 30kg and valued at $1.2 million (£960,000), which was intended to be shipped to the United Kingdom via Lagos’ main airport.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed in a statement on Sunday that the methamphetamine was concealed within containers of powdered custard, forming part of a consolidated cargo destined for London.
During the operation, the NDLEA arrested three individuals, including the suspected drug baron Charles Chinedu Eze, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
Following a search, detectives discovered Mr. Eze’s personal identification documents, leading them to seize his property located in the upscale Lekki suburb.
According to reports, the main suspect had allegedly fled the United Kingdom in December 2022, following his suspected involvement in a drug-related offense. As of now, Mr. Eze has not responded to the allegations made against him.