The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday has arrested over 250 drug suspects.
The Osun NDLEA commander, Samuel Egbeola, who disclosed this to newsmen that over 385.539 kilogrammes of different illicit substances were seized.
The suspects were made up of 240 males and 13 females while only four have been convicted and about 30 cases are pending in court.
NDLEA boss also stated that the different illicit substances include cannabis sativa, tramadol, Rohypnol among others were seized.
According to Samuel Egbeola, he said “Number one of this list is the state government and other stakeholders in the state. We remain grateful and we solicit for more of this assistance.
“The international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking or world drug day is marked on 26th June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
“It is a day to share research findings, evidence-based data and lifesaving facts and to continue tapping into a shared spirit of solidarity.
“Each year a theme is selected by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC. The theme for this year is ‘SHARE THE FACTS ON DRUG AND SAVE LIVES’.
“This theme highlights the notion and misinformation that has been going on about drugs and the need to share the facts and save lives. During this period we also look at our activities from the last celebration to date.”
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