The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a
suspected drug baron, Chief Odugwe Joseph Azubuike over unlawful
importation of 1.025kg of cocaine.
Odugwe who is currently on bail over several drug charges brought against him by the agency was allegedly found with wraps of powdery substances that tested positive for cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.
According to the Nation,the arrest was made during inward screening of passengers on Emirates airline flight from Dubai.
The wraps of cocaine were packed in duty free polythene inside his luggage.
The suspected drug kingpin told investigators during interrogation that he had made a big mistake.
Chief Odugwe had pleaded not guilty to previous charges when drugs were not found on him alleging that his enemies were behind his trial.
Odugwe who is currently on bail over several drug charges brought against him by the agency was allegedly found with wraps of powdery substances that tested positive for cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.
According to the Nation,the arrest was made during inward screening of passengers on Emirates airline flight from Dubai.
The wraps of cocaine were packed in duty free polythene inside his luggage.
Chief Odugwe had pleaded not guilty to previous charges when drugs were not found on him alleging that his enemies were behind his trial.
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