The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State Command, has arrested 108 suspects and seized 1,897.907 kilogrammes of illicit drugs during operations in September.
The command also secured the conviction of 12 suspects and dismantled 40 drug joints across the state during the period under review.
The command’s Press Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Sani Garba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Kaduna.
Garba said the seizures comprised cannabis sativa, tramadol, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and other psychotropic substances.
Cannabis sativa accounted for the largest quantity, with 1,874.843 kilogrammes seized during the operations.
Other substances recovered included 20.749 kilogrammes of tramadol, 0.007 kilogramme of cocaine, 0.039 kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine and 2.269 kilogrammes of other psychotropic substances.
He said the operations were conducted at various locations across the state as part of efforts to curb drug abuse, illicit dealing and trafficking.
Garba added that 12 suspects were convicted and sentenced to various jail terms, while 10 others had been charged to court. Investigations into other cases were ongoing.
He said the command was also implementing non-kinetic strategies to reduce demand for illicit drugs through public sensitisation campaigns, counselling and rehabilitation services for people affected by drug abuse.
According to him, the initiatives were aimed at educating residents on the dangers of drug abuse and supporting efforts to address substance dependence.
The NDLEA State Commander, Maijama’a Muhammad, commended officers and men of the command for their diligence and professionalism.
Muhammad also appreciated stakeholders and residents of Kaduna for their support and cooperation, which he said contributed to the achievements recorded.
He called for sustained public support and collaboration to strengthen the fight against illicit drugs in the state.
