NDLEA Seizes N9.3 Billion Worth of Opioids at Port Harcourt Port Complex

NDLEA Seizes N9.3 Billion Worth of Opioids at Port Harcourt Port Complex

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a massive haul of opioids worth N9.3 billion at the Port Harcourt Port Complex in Onne, Rivers State.

The seizure included 825,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup and trodol, valued at N5.7 billion, and 5.1 million pills of opioids, primarily tapentadol 225mg, worth N3.5 billion.

The operation was conducted during a joint examination of seven watch-listed containers with Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies.