Vincent Chidiebere, a 31-year-old man, was arrested in Anambra State by the National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA for allegedly
trafficking hard drug worth N1.78 billion.
Chidiebere was arrested with methamphetamine weighing 25.2kg
following a tip-off that the drug would be shipped through Anambra from
Enugu to Lagos.
The agency Commander, Mr. Sule Momodu, while parading the suspect
before newsmen on Tuesday, said he was arrested in Awka, the state
capital, on July 28.
He said, “Based on the information, we set up a team to search
vehicles from a particular company. About 11am we intercepted a vehicle
carrying the substance and nabbed the suspect.
“The substance tested positive to methamphetamine and the drug, from
findings, is one of the most potent illicit drugs in the world, which
has a lot of destructive tendencies on the user, as someone under the
influence can make disastrous decisions and can make criminals test the
nation’s security to its limit.
“The chemicals used for the production are highly toxic and can cause
permanent destruction to the eco-system. The waste from the drug is
more toxic than the extracted substance.
“The people around where it is being produced are likely to be
exposed to cancer and other incurable diseases, while children born in
the area are likely to be deformed.
“Most of the methamphetamine being produced are meant for Asian
countries. A kilogramme of the drug is sold at about 150, 000 dollars.
“Although, the agency had discovered three methamphetamine
laboratories at Nanka, Ozubulu and Obosi, the commander believed that
more laboratories exist.
“The suspect will be arraigned when investigation is completed,” the
Commander stated, while expressing the readiness of the agency to fight
illicit drug production and peddling.
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