Sunday 30 July 2017

59-year old fish farmer arrested in Aminu Kano Airport while attempting to smuggle drugs


Detectives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), have apprehended a 59-year old fish farmer, Mr. Chukwuani, while trying to board an Ethiopian airline to Johannesburg, South Africa through Addis Ababa.
The 25 kilogrammes of substances that tested positive for Ephedrine were found in the suspect’s luggage. NDLEA Kano Airport commander, Mr. Ambrose Umoru said the suspect was intercepted at the departure-waiting lounge based on intelligence report. The drug was concealed in his luggage.

“The suspect was arrested following a tip-off after he had already gone through screening. When the substance was detected, it was tested and found to be positive for ephedrine. Already, an investigation had commenced into the case since the arrest on July 15, 2017,” Umoru stated.
Detectives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), have apprehended a 59-year old fish farmer, Mr. Chukwuani, while trying to board an Ethiopian airline to Johannesburg, South Africa through Addis Ababa.
The 25 kilogrammes of substances that tested positive for Ephedrine were found in the suspect’s luggage. NDLEA Kano Airport commander, Mr. Ambrose Umoru said the suspect was intercepted at the departure-waiting lounge based on intelligence report. The drug was concealed in his luggage.
“The suspect was arrested following a tip-off after he had already gone through screening. When the substance was detected, it was tested and found to be positive for ephedrine. Already, an investigation had commenced into the case since the arrest on July 15, 2017,” Umoru stated




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