Photo: NDLEA arrests drug trafficker

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a South African based grocer with 3.920kg of substances found to be methamphetamine.  The drug was concealed in false bottom of two bags he wanted to check-in at the departure hall. The arrest took place during outward screening of passengers on Ethiopian airline flight to South Africa. The Ayoola Ayodeji Adebayo who holds a Higher National Diploma in Estate Management at Osun State College of Technology in 2006 said that he made a mistake getting involved in drug trafficking.  “I am a grocer in Pretoria. I have lived in South Africa for over three years. I am married with two children. My friend in Pretoria asked me to bring two bags to him. He bought my return ticket and gave me one hundred and fifty thousand naira. I thought the drug would not be detected because it was neatly concealed. This is a big mistake on my part because I have sustained my family with the grocery business. It will not happen again if I can get out of this problem.” Ayoola said NDLEA Chairman, Ahmadu Giade said the agency has put in-place devices that can detect drugs hidden in the most unsuspecting places.  “This is in preparation for anticipated increase in drug trafficking at the airports, land borders and seaports towards the end of the year. The arrest of Ayoola whose drug was neatly concealed is an indication that more drugs shall be detected” Giade stated. The suspect will appear in court soon. http://www.homelandnewsng.com/other-news/1998-south-african-based-nigerian-arrested-drugs (Quote) (Report) (Like) (Share)