The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled a drug cartel operated by a baron and his sister, resulting in the seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine valued at over N4.1 billion.
The operation, conducted in Aba, Abia State, led to the arrest of Kelechi Nwaobasi, 49, and his sister, Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi, 50, along with 20.76 kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Additionally, NDLEA operatives uncovered a warehouse in Lagos containing codeine-based syrup and apprehended four suspects linked to the importation and distribution of the opioid.
The agency also made numerous arrests and seizures in various states, including Edo, Ogun, Kano, Benue, Anambra, Kwara, and Oyo, totaling over 207,976 kilograms of drugs seized in the past 13 months.
“The special operation conducted on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th June, 2024, at 3B, Boundary Avenue, Aba, and a residence along Ohia road, Ohia, Abia State, followed months of intelligence gathering, leading to the arrest of the ring leaders and the combined seizure of 20.76 kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine from them.”
“A cartel controlled by a drug baron, 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi, and his 50-year-old elder sister, Ms. Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi, has been taken down by officers of the Special Operation Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, following the arrest of the siblings and seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine consignments worth over N4.1 billion in street value from their hideout in Aba, Abia state.”
“This operation is a significant blow to drug trafficking in Nigeria, and we will continue to work tirelessly to combat the illegal drug trade.” – NDLEA said.
