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Kano NDLEA destroy tonnes of illicit drugs in public exercise

Dateline Nigeria

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June 29, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, today publicly destroyed 12,233.946 kilograms (approximately 12.234 tonnes) of assorted illicit narcotics and psychotropic substances intercepted and forfeited through sustained intelligence‑led operations across Kano State and at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. Led by Commander CN Dahiru Yahaya Lawal, the exercise marks a major milestone The post Kano NDLEA destroy tonnes of illicit drugs in public exercise appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

'You're expected to perform, but no one wants to know how you do it': Cocaine, the toxic fuel of young professionals

Cocaine at work (1/3). Among young professionals, the illegal and highly addictive drug is used in a relentless pursuit of performance, often shrouded in taboo and without questioning of working conditions.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 25, 2026

NACOC launches nationwide anti-drug campaign targeting school campuses

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) says it will roll out an intensive anti-drug abuse campaign across school campuses nationwide, beginning June 26, which marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 21, 2026

NDLEA destroys 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo

Buba-Marwa, represented by the agency’s Director of Operations and General Investigation, Ahmed Ningi, described the event as “a statement of accountability to the Nigerian public and a way of assuring the citizens that drugs seized by the Agency never find their way back to the streets through any back door.” The post NDLEA destroys 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

NDLEA destroys 12.2 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 12,233.946 kilograms (about 12.234 tonnes) of illicit drugs seized during operations across Kano State and at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport. The exercise, carried out by the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command on Monday, involved cannabis, heroin, cocaine, tramadol, codeine, methamphetamine, and other narcotic and [] NDLEA destroys 12.2 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

135 Pemandu kenderaan perdagangan positif dadah 

KUALA LUMPUR: Trend pengambilan dadah dalam kalangan pemandu kenderaan perdagangan semakin membimbangkan apabila seramai 135 individu ditahan dalam operasi yang dilaksanakan oleh Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) baru-baru ini. Kesemua mereka yang ditahan membabitkan 121 pemandu lori dan 14 individu lain dalam 44 Operasi Bersepadu yang dijalankan sepanjang tempoh April hingga Jun lalu. Operasi ... Read more The post 135 Pemandu kenderaan perdagangan positif dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

FG committed to dismantling drug cartels – SGF Akume

– Substance use summit convened to mobilise National Action Plan against drug scourge, says Marwa – UNODC, Health Ministry seek translation of commitment into practical, measurable action The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting The post FG committed to dismantling drug cartels – SGF Akume appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "Kano NDLEA destroy tonnes of illicit drugs in public exercise": Le Monde — 'You're expected to perform, but no one wants to know how you do it': Cocaine, the toxic fuel of young professionals. MyJoyOnline — NACOC launches nationwide anti-drug campaign targeting school campuses. Vanguard News — NDLEA destroys 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo. Daily Post Nigeria — NDLEA destroys 12.2 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano. Utusan Malaysia — 135 Pemandu kenderaan perdagangan positif dadah . Dateline Nigeria — FG committed to dismantling drug cartels – SGF Akume