Among those arrested in the latest operations is a 101-year-old woman who was allegedly involved in the distribution of cannabis.
The arrests and seizures were recorded during raids and interdiction operations conducted by NDLEA operatives in different states.
In one of the operations, the agency arrested the elderly woman over alleged cannabis-related activities. The arrest forms part of the agency’s continued efforts to disrupt the activities of individuals and groups involved in the cultivation, trafficking and distribution of illicit drugs.
The NDLEA also intercepted consignments of various prohibited substances during separate operations carried out in different parts of the country.
Operatives recovered cannabis and other illicit drugs during the operations, while several suspects were taken into custody for further investigation and prosecution.
The agency said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations targeting locations and individuals suspected to be involved in the illegal drug trade.
In addition to the arrests, NDLEA teams conducted searches of suspected drug trafficking locations, leading to the recovery of illicit substances and other items connected to the operations.
The agency has continued to conduct interdiction operations at different points across the country, targeting drug traffickers, dealers and those involved in the movement of illicit substances.
The latest operations come as the NDLEA sustains its nationwide campaign against drug trafficking and abuse.
The agency has repeatedly urged members of the public to provide useful information that could assist in identifying individuals and locations involved in the illicit drug trade.
The suspects arrested in the latest operations are expected to face further investigation and, where sufficient evidence is established, prosecution in accordance with the law.
The NDLEA says its operations will continue across the country as it works to disrupt the supply chain for illicit drugs and apprehend those involved in their trafficking and distribution.
