The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Cross River State Command has seized 2,687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in Obereakai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area
The State Commander of NDLEA, Rachael Umebuali, disclosed on Thursday in Calabar that the seizure was made following a tip-off and a four-hour operations.
She said, “We discovered a warehouse with several bags of Indian hemp. We have been on operations between 11pm yesterday and 3 am this morning. We have arrested three suspects. The seeds weigh about 163kg and could be cultivated on at least 1,000 hectares of farmland. If released into society, it would bring significant harm.”
Umebuali appreciated the state government’s support, particularly from the Office of the State Security Adviser, which facilitated the successful operation, assuring that the agency would continue to combat drug trafficking in the state.
“The people go to the rural areas, places they know it is difficult to access because of the terrain so they can perpetuate this evil. As long as people can reach there, we will also reach there because it is our business to combat this menace, “she emphasised.
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