The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State, said it has arrested 90 suspected illegal drugs merchants in the state.
According to the state NDLEA Commander, Mr Buba Wakawa, on Thursday, the suspects, including 63 males and 27 females, were arrested across the state between July and September, NAN Reports.
The commander revealed that 7,135.79 kilogrammes of hard drugs, including cannabis sativa, psychotropic substance and four pinches of methamphetamine, were recovered.
“A total number of 15 cannabis sativa farms measuring about 40.03 hectares were also discovered and destroyed within the period.
“The 15 farms would have yielded a staggering 192,163.33 kilogrammes of harvested weeds if not discovered and destroyed.”
He said that the suspects had been charged to court, while about 48 drug dependent persons were counseled and reunited with their families.
Wakama further noted the command’s commitment to conquering the war against illicit drug peddling and trafficking.
