NDLEA launches anti-narcotic operations at Benin City airport

The Benin Speak of the Nationwide Drug Legislation Enforcement Company (NDLEA) has intensified efforts to strive in opposition to illicit drug trafficking via air commute with the launch of anti-narcotic operations at the Benin City Airport.

This pattern adopted a working search the advice of with on Monday by the NDLEA Edo Direct Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, to the Fashioned Manager of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Akinbinu Felix. Discussions centred on methods to abet the airport in opposition to drug barons.

“We recognise the pivotal role that Benin City Airport performs in transportation dynamics. The insist’s gargantuan diagram is to create Edo Direct impregnable to drug cartels by air, water and land. This methodology, we are able to create a safer society by combating the trafficking of illicit tablets,” Ofoyeju acknowledged.

Emphasising the importance of vigilance and collaboration, he acknowledged, “A dedicated NDLEA presence at the airport goals to enforce robust screening processes and methods to intercept illicit substances earlier to they accumulate to full users.”

Ofoyeju outlined the company’s complete mandate, which comprises halting cannabis cultivation, exposing clandestine methamphetamine laboratories, impounding illegal tablets, and lowering drug inquire of via enforcement, public enlightenment, and rehabilitation initiatives.

He moreover highlighted ongoing public awareness campaigns aimed at teaching citizens referring to the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking. Extra measures comprise a toll-free hotline for counselling and the promotion of drug attempting out mechanisms launched by the NDLEA Chairman, Brig Fashioned Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd).

Felix counseled the NDLEA’s initiatives, pledging FAAN’s strengthen for the operations. “The fight in opposition to drug trafficking requires a united entrance. We're committed to working with the NDLEA in ensuring that the Benin City Airport stays free from drug-linked activities,” he assured.

Recounting his earlier collaboration with the NDLEA at the Port Harcourt Airport, Felix expressed readiness to enhance the company’s efforts and turned into embellished by Ofoyeju as a War In opposition to Drug Abuse (WADA) accomplice. He moreover bought an NDLEA memento in recognition of his strengthen.