PHOTOS: NDLEA Seizes N5.3bn Cocaine In Lagos, N1.1bn Codeine In Rivers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international organised criminal group operating between Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, during operations in Lagos and across the country... Read ..Full.. Article.. .

At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, the agency intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed in textile materials and local charms bound for Sydney, Australia.

NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that “the unraveling of the syndicate began on Tuesday 26th August 2025 after officers intercepted 76 cartons of textile materials going to Sydney.

A thorough search led to the recovery of 16 big blocks of cocaine weighing 17.9 kilograms hidden in the lace materials, packed with local charms to provide spiritual cover against law enforcement detection.”

The consignment was expected to fetch the cartel more than 5.3m Australian dollars (N5.3 billion) on the streets. A freight agent, Olashupo Michael Oladimeji, was the first suspect to be arrested.
Suspected Drug Trafficker, Olashupo Micheal Oladimeji

Further investigations unmasked Muaezee Ademola Ogunbiyi, described as the arrowhead of the group’s Nigerian operations, who was arrested at a hotel in Ikeja GRA on 3rd September.

A search of his Lekki home led to the recovery of 21 parcels of Canadian Loud (10.90kg), a double-barreled pump action gun, and cartridges.

At another raid on a packaging house at 13 Reverend Ogunbiyi Street, Ikeja GRA, operatives arrested another syndicate leader, Shola Adegoke, who had previously served jail time in the United Kingdom for methamphetamine trafficking before his deportation in 2024.

A black Range Rover SUV and 17 parcels of Loud weighing 9.60kg were recovered from the premises, and..  Read . .More —