Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two suspected drug traffickers for allegedly concealing 13.33kg of substances found to be cocaine, inside capacitors and perfumes.
The arrest and seizure took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The estimated street value of the drug imported from Brazil is N119million.
The NDLEA Commander, Mr. Hamisu Lawan, gave the names of the suspects as Daniel Marvin and Akubuo Favour Victor.
He said: “Daniel Marvin with Nigerian Passport Number A05545613 was arrested during the inward screening of passengers on an Emirate Airline flight from Dubai. He was found in possession of 7.580kg of cocaine hidden inside capacitors. The second suspect, Akubuo Favour Victor, was found in possession of 5.750kg of cocaine hidden inside perfumes. Both suspects were coming from Brazil when they were arrested.”
