NDLEA secures final forfeiture of hotel and assets.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the final forfeiture of an 80-room hotel and lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos, linked to an illicit drug trafficking cartel. 

A statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the hotel, which was used as a cover for distributing illicit substances, was raided by the agncy’s operatives on April 25 and 26.

Babafemi disclosed that the operatives recovered 589 bags of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, weighing 417.3 kilograms worth N1.042 billion in street value, adding that other forfeited items include several vehicles, 84 television sets, 70 air conditioners, and 13 new fridges.

Reacting to the development, NDLEA Chairman, retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, commended the judiciary for delivering swift judgments that reinforced the deterrent impact of the agency's efforts, stating that the forfeiture of assets acquired through illicit drug trade serves the cause of justice and will have a long-lasting impact on drug control efforts.

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