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584 drug suspects arrested in Lagos – NDLEA ON JUNE 23, 20206:38 PMIN POLITICS Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare …14,196.800kg drugs seized By Evelyn Usman The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has disclosed that it had arrested 584 persons for drug-related offences, in Lagos State alone, with a seizure of 14,196.800kg of hard drugs. The agency’s Lagos State Commander, Barr. Ralph Igwenagu, made this disclosure on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The arrest, according to him, was made within one year, adding that the command also secured the conviction of 144 defendants, who were consequently sentenced with various terms of imprisonment, while 160 drug users were counseled and rehabilitated. He explained that June 26th was set aside annually to highlight to the global community the dangers associated with drug trafficking and abuse, as well as a day nations of the world were required to assess their performances in drug control, with a view to re-invigorate their efforts at curtailing the drug menace. READ ALSO: NDLEA confiscates truck-load of N60m Indian hemp in Benue The theme of this year’s event ‘Better Knowledge for Better Care’ #FactsForSolidarity, according to him, was apt and timely, noting that “ it underscores the current response to the current world drug challenge which requires better and informed knowledge of drug use disorders which are the result of a complex interplay of factors that are beyond the control of an individual”. He lamented that drug trafficking and abuse had reached an epidemic level all over the world, and had become an embarrassing scourge afflicting both individuals and the society at large. “ It has destabilized families, truncated the promising future of youths and has remained a negative force driving anti-social behavior and the increasing deterioration of societal values and norms. The escalating wave of crime and criminality such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, militancy, terrorism and other forms of societal decay which are challenges confronting us today are rooted in the pervasive consumption of drugs. “The challenge is further compounded by the ever-increasing number of psychoactive substances of abuse and use of prescription drugs such as tramadol, cough syrup with codeine, rohypnol and the locally blended skushi drink by youths between 18 and 35 years. This has become worrisome indeed”, Igwenagu stated. VANGUARD Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare Related NDLEA arrests student with 5.960kg of drug Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Friday arrested a 27 years old Philosophy student at the Ebonyi State University with 5.960 kilogrammes of drug at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos. August 17, 2013 Sallah gift for Drug peddlers in Lagos November 9, 2011 NDLEA arrests 1000 drug suspects in Anambra July 4, 2017 All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. Download Vanguard News App.   Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027   READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. READ ALSO: Secret relationship is a fraud - Mandy Ujunwa Vanguard PROMOTED Court refuses to bar Obaseki from participating in PDP primaries DBanj's rape allegation: The twists and turns Breaking: Embassy Demolition: Reps push for retaliation against Ghana Edo 2020: Three councillors remove house leader over non-defection Earn $9342 Per Month With Amazon Shares, $200 Minimum Investment, Get A Call Today! Invest Stocks Bill Gates: "This Will Change The Way People Earn Money In Nigeria" ProfitExperts A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox EMMANUEL OKOGBA View all posts by Emmanuel Okogba → PREVIOUS POST BREAKING: Court orders Giadom to stop parading self as APC official, member NEXT POST Embassy Demolition: Reps seek retaliation, say Ghana crossed line (Updated) Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.

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