NDLEA intercepts N5bn drugs at Nigerian ports and arrests Milan-bound businessman with cocaine

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Where: Apapa port, Tin Can Island port, Onne port, Murtala Muhammed International Airportresolved to facility6.577, 3.321
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-04
Sourcing: 6 reports6 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted container consignments of cannabis and codeine-based cough syrup worth over N5 billion at Apapa, Tin Can Island, and Onne seaports following months of intelligence and tracking. The agency also arrested a businessman identified as Philip Tunde at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while attempting to board a flight to Milan, Italy, with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in shoes and bags. Reports differ on Tunde's age (listed as either 28 or 38 years old). According to one account, Tunde stated he paid N16 million for the cocaine and intended to deliver it to a partner in Italy. The NDLEA conducted these operations in coordination with the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies, searching containers originating from Bangkok, Thailand, and India.

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located to facility

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dailypost.ng
- NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with cocaine consignments2026-10-04
blueprint.ng
- NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with 4.8KG cocaine hidden in shoes, bag railing - Blueprint Newspapers Limited2026-10-04
punchng.com
- NDLEA intercepts N5bn drugs at ports, arrests Milan-bound businessman2026-10-04
thesun.ng
- NDLEA intercepts Italy-bound businessman with 4.8kg cocaine hidden in shoe soles, bags2026-10-04
promptnewsonline.com
- NDLEA intercepts over N5bn drugs at ports, arrests Milan-bound businessman2026-10-04
premiumtimesng.com
- NDLEA intercepts N5bn cannabis, codeine consignments at Lagos, Onne ports2026-10-04

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