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Two billion tramadol pills seized in 18 months – NDLEA
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Two billion tramadol pills seized in 18 months – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria announced that it has seized over two billion tramadol pills in the past 18 months. This disclosure was made by NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa during a visit to the Lekki Free Trade Zone and Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos. The seizures were achieved through coordinated operations and intelligence sharing with international partners such as India and Pakistan. Marwa emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and collaboration between government agencies, port operators, and other stakeholders to combat drug trafficking and protect Nigeria's economy. He highlighted the importance of societal collaboration in addressing the growing issue of drug abuse and trafficking, warning that the problem cannot be tackled solely by the NDLEA.

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Two billion tramadol pills seized in 18 months – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria announced that it has seized over two billion tramadol pills in the past 18 months. This disclosure was made by NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa during a visit to the Lekki Free Trade Zone and Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos. The seizures were achieved through coordinated operations and intelligence sharing with international partners such as India and Pakistan. Marwa emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and collaboration between government agencies, port operators, and other stakeholders to combat drug trafficking and protect Nigeria's economy. He highlighted the importance of societal collaboration in addressing the growing issue of drug abuse and trafficking, warning that the problem cannot be tackled solely by the NDLEA.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding drug seizures and calls for collaborative efforts to address drug trafficking. There is no evident ideological framing or biased language. The content focuses on the actions taken by the NDLEA and the necessity for multi-agency cooperation, which is

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