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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 38 drug suspects with varying amounts of banned substances in Kano State.
NDLEA spokesperson in the state, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Kano.
He said the suspects were arrested in a two-day raid, carried out under the ongoing “Operation Sharar Mafaka”.
“These drug dens are located at Sheka, Farm Centre, Fagge, Filin Idi, Gyadi-Gyadi, Hotoro, Tashar Rami, Audu Bako Secretariat, Hauren Gadagi and Kofar Mata,” the spokesperson added.
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He said officers found various kinds of prohibited substances such as marijuana sativa, exol-5, diazepam, “suck and die”, rubber solution, as well as locally produced weapons in the operation.
He noted that the command had intensified law enforcement ahead of the Sallah celebrations, as unscrupulous elements often exploit festive occasions to expand their criminal activities.
“NDLEA will continue to take action until our streets are safe; our operations will be sustainable to ensure a peaceful Sallah celebration for all residents.” he said.
