{"id":129299,"date":"2024-08-29T21:46:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ndlea-intercepts-60-bags-of-ghanaian-loud-others-in-lagos"},"modified":"2024-08-30T00:30:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T23:30:22","slug":"ndlea-intercepts-60-bags-of-ghanaian-loud-others-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/ndlea-intercepts-60-bags-of-ghanaian-loud-others-in-lagos","title":{"rendered":"NDLEA intercepts 60 bags of Ghanaian \u2018Loud\u2019, others in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized 60 jumbo bags of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 2,400kg in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, announced this while decorating eight Marine Command officers with new ranks and commendation letters in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>The promoted officers, who demonstrated bravery and professionalism during the operation, include Dick Aaron Dick, Alabi Mayowa, Gabriel Ubokikwan, Aso Daniel John, Abdul Emmanuel Sule, Ngabolo Victor Sonpano, Jonah Emmanuel Sule,<\/p>\n<p>Gen Marwa praised the officers for their exceptional service, stating that the breakthrough reinforces the agency\u2019s commitment to combating drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the special promotion and commendation are a testament to the officers\u2019 resilience and dedication to duty, despite facing adversity during the operation to intercept illicit drugs from Ghana to Nigeria through Lagos waterways.<\/p>\n<p>Marwa, who recapped the details of the particular operation, said the Special Marine Squad received actionable intelligence at 3am on Aug 23.<\/p>\n<p>He said they immediately swung into action and intercepted a boat along Alfa beach, in Lekki, Lagos adding that another boat was equally sighted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey, however, faced some unfavourable encounters in the process of intercepting the second boat but in the face of violent provocation, our officers did not lose focus, as they went ahead to recover the exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey were able to seize 60 bags of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, weighing 2, 400 kgs. They successfully arrested a suspect, who is Ghanaian and impounded the exhibit boat powered by three outboard engines,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Marwa commended the agency\u2019s recent efforts to reinforce the Marine Command with equipment and training, acknowledging the support of the UK Home Office International Operations.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the successful operation demonstrates the agency\u2019s commitment to collaborating with security agencies and stakeholders to combat drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Marwa urged the officers to maintain the momentum, protect the job\u2019s integrity, and be mindful of their actions, both on and off duty.<\/p>\n<p>He encouraged them to remain vigilant, as there is still much work to be done, and dangers are involved.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the importance of adhering to established Standard Operating Procedures, and SOPs to ensure success without compromise or casualties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has seized 60 jumbo bags of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, weighing 2,400kg in Lagos. NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, announced this while decorating eight Marine Command officers with new ranks and commendation letters in Abuja. 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