2023: NDLEA seizes tons of hard drugs, arrests 223 suspects in state

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State, says a total of 2.05 tons of hard drugs were seized from drug peddlers between January and December in the state.

The state commander, Rachel Umebuali made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday.

Ms Umebuali, who is also the commander of narcotics, also disclosed that 223 suspects were arrested in connection with the seizure made in the year under review.