The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ogun State Command has dismantled a six-hectare Indian hemp plantation in Alaka village.
Four suspects linked to the illicit cultivation were apprehended, with investigations ongoing, according to the state commandant, Tijani Rabe, during a press briefing in Abeokuta on Thursday.
Rabe noted that the conference was part of the agency’s review of its 2024 performance. He revealed that the command arrested 675 drug offenders during the year, confiscated 9.7 tons of solid drugs, and seized 537.81 liters of liquid-based illicit substances.
He highlighted the success of “Operation Closed Gates,” a Yuletide-focused initiative targeting drug syndicates and merchants, effectively blocking access routes into the state.
In addition to enforcement, the NDLEA conducted 128 public sensitization campaigns in schools, communities, and workplaces. Rabe estimated that approximately 27,648 individuals benefited from these educational initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.
The agency also secured 221 convictions against drug offenders, reflecting its commitment to combating drug-related crimes in the state.
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