NDLEA seizes N19m worth of illegal drugs concealed in cartons of indomie

National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized 1.31 tonnes of illicit drugs which were concealed in noodles’ cartons.

The NDLEA’s state Commander,Mr Yakubu Kibo,who made the disclosure shortly after displaying the exhibits on Thursday in Yola, said the drugs were valued at N19 million.

The suspect, John Ugwu, who owned the shop opposite Mubi General Hospital, was arrested as 183 cartons of Indomie noodles with the illegal drugs were discovered after thorough search.

The cartons were opened and they contained 1.316 tonnes of Tramadol 225 mg tablets.