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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in carton walls, creams at Lagos airport

Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs hidden in various items at Lagos airport, thwarting international drug trafficking attempts.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Police arrest four, recover firearms in Aโ€™Ibom raids

Four suspects were arrested in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, during police raids that also recovered firearms and illicit drugs.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes 75,000 pregabalin capsules, 556 codeine bottles in Kano

The Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a significant quantity of illicit drugs, including 75,000 pregabalin capsules and 556 bottles of codeine, in Kano as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Vape Dealers Caught in Ostrobothnia

Police in Ostrobothnia uncovered a group producing and selling illicit THC-infused vape products, leading to serious drug crime charges against four individuals.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: STPT - Drugs - an Illicit Economy Fuelling Sudan War

The production of synthetic drugs, particularly crystal meth, has surged in Sudan, coinciding with the collapse of Syria's Captagon industry, as conflict conditions enable the illicit drug trade to thrive.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Drugs often smuggled into prisons in magazines and shaving tubes

A report reveals that illicit drugs are frequently smuggled into prisons using unconventional methods such as magazines and shaving tubes.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Police Chief's Remarks Spark Political Backlash โ€“ Expert Corrects Police Statement

The Finnish Police Chief's comments on drug policy have triggered significant debate, including a strong backlash from politicians.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Cocaine, Synthetic Drugs Proliferation Raises Security, Public Health Threats in West Africa - Report

A recent report highlights the growing threats of cocaine and synthetic drugs in West Africa, posing significant public health and security challenges.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Five-year port drug seizures hit N3tn โ€“ Report

Over 2.5 million kilograms of illicit drugs valued at over N3 trillion were seized at Nigerian seaports from 2021 to 2025, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Deliveroo' for prisons drones gang jailed for flying in drugs, weapons and phones

A gang has been sentenced for using drones to smuggle illicit items into UK prisons, likening their operation to food delivery services.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Police charge 25 people in multi-million-dollar drug raid

Twenty-five individuals have been charged in connection with a multi-million-dollar drug bust in Gladstone, where police seized over $3 million worth of drugs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba launches drug-trafficking task force as province has โ€˜had enoughโ€™

The Manitoba government is establishing a drug enforcement task force to combat the increasing prevalence of illicit drugs in the province.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Military Police Seizes Drugs in Apartment Used for Trafficking in Barra Mansa

The Military Police seized drugs from an apartment used for drug trafficking in Barra Mansa, Brazil, following a tip-off about illicit activities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Suspended Amotekun operative arrested over illicit drugs

A suspended Amotekun operative, Julius Ekujumi, has been arrested for being linked to the recovery of approximately 90 kilograms of illicit drugs in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

600 suspected drug offenders arrested in Bayelsa โ€“ NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has arrested 600 suspected drug offenders and seized over 621 kilograms of illicit drugs in 2025.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

600 arrested, 621kg of drugs seized in Bayelsa 2025 crackdown โ€“ NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State reported the arrest of 600 suspected drug offenders and the seizure of over 621 kg of illicit drugs in a year-long crackdown.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Tire Carried by Imported Car Cut Open โ€“ A Shocking Surprise Inside

Swedish customs seized a significant drug shipment hidden inside a vehicle imported from abroad.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Police arrest man with illicit drugs in Enugu

The Enugu State Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly peddling illicit drugs, including marijuana and synthetic variants.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Pregabalin zombie' couple who took 'lethal cocktail of drugs' found dead at home

A couple in Torquay were found dead due to a lethal mix of prescription and illicit drugs after struggling with addiction to painkillers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Kano task force seizes N1.5bn illicit, expired drugs

The Kano State Task Force has confiscated over N1.5 billion worth of illicit and expired drugs during a raid in the Kumbotso Local Government Area.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

First Nation in N.S. says itโ€™s declaring a state of emergency due to illicit drugs

Sipekneโ€™katik First Nation in Nova Scotia is declaring a state of emergency in response to a rising crisis of addiction and overdoses within the community.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Police intercept large consignment of illicit drugs in Oyo

The Oyo State Police seized a significant amount of illicit drugs, including Canadian loud and Indian hemp, during an operation in Ibadan.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 23, recover drugs in A'Ibom criminal hideout raid

The Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested 23 suspects and recovered large quantities of suspected illicit drugs during a raid in Ibaka.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs Tincan command hand over expired drugs to NAFDAC

The Nigeria Customs Service at Tincan Island handed over three containers of expired drugs to NAFDAC, emphasizing their commitment to public health and a tougher crackdown on illicit pharmaceuticals.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss pens hidden in cream jars and tererรฉ herbs are seized at the MS post office

A regulatory operation at the Sorting and Distribution Center of the Post Office in Amambaรญ, Campo Grande, seized over 2,000 units of illegal medications, including weight loss pens and anabolic steroids, during the Operation Visa Protege held from Monday to Wednesday.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:36 UTC

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