The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kaduna State Command, says 1,232 suspects were arrested and 15, 104.555kg of illicit drugs were recovered in the state in 2022.
The Kaduna state NDLEA Commander, Ibrahim Baraje, told this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kaduna.
Baraje said out of the number arrested, 68 were females and 1,163 are males.
The commander said the 15,104.555 various drugs seized include, Indian Hemp, weighting 7, 432.942kg, Heroin 0.249kg, Cocaine 1.487kg, Methamphetamine 0.767kg, Tramadol 1, 880.102kg and Psychotropic 5, 789.008kg.
The commander also revealed that within the period under review, 199 suspects were convicted, while 350 cases are pending and 683 suspects were counselled, rehabilitated and integrated into society.
He said 132 illicit drug joints were destroyed and 27 properties connected to drug traffickers sealed.
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The commander reiterated the command’s determination in the fight against illicit drugs and their consumption.
“We will not relent until we ensure that the perpetrators face the wrath of the law,” he said.
