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Lagos: NDLEA seizes 36.65kg cocaine from South African woman at Lagos airport
Updated 08:12 WAT, · first published 25 Oct 2026, 18:18 WAT · 4 outlets reporting
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a South African woman carrying 36.65 kg of cocaine at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The drugs were discovered during a search of her luggage, and the woman was taken into custody. The operation underscores ongoing anti‑narcotics efforts in Lagos.
What we know
- Arrest made at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
- Seized 36.65 kg of cocaine
- Suspect identified as a 34‑year‑old South African woman
- NDLEA conducted the operation
Why it matters: Large‑scale drug seizures protect public health and demonstrate the agency’s capacity to combat trafficking.
Sources
- Report by Premium Times – Premium Times,
- Report by Legit.ng – Legit.ng,
- Report by Nairametrics – Nairametrics,
- Report by Punch – Punch,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Punch
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Nairametrics
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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