NDLEA foils attempt to smuggle 72 parcels of heroin into Nigeria, arrests Indian woman
By Anwar Usman
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has apprehended a 42 year old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin wraped and packaged as chocolates.
This was revealed disclosed via a statement issued by the Director of Media and Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the shipment with 11kg weight was seized from Neetu’s luggage after a search at the arrival hall of the airport.
Based on credible intelligence, the operation took place during the inward clearance of Qatar Airways flight QR1431 from Bangkok, Thailand, via Vietnam and Doha, on March 14, 2025.
On his part, the NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) while reacting about the arrest, highlighted a disturbing trend of drug cartels hiring foreign nationals, including white women, to traffic illicit substances through Nigerian borders.
He further stated that, “This growing tactic by drug trafficking organisations has consistently been frustrated by our vigilant officers with the aid of modern technological tools and proactive intelligence”.
Marwa commended the NDLEA officers in MAKIA, Lagos, and Kano Commands for their relentless efforts.
He noted the agency’s dual focus on drug supply and demand reduction.
“Our operatives must not relent in ensuring a balanced and sustained fight against drug abuse and trafficking nationwide,” Marwa urged.