The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested elderly suspects, including grandfathers, for alleged involvement in drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states.
The arrests were part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown by the anti-narcotics agency targeting illicit drug dealers and trafficking networks across the country.
According to reports, the suspects some of them advanced in age were apprehended during coordinated operations aimed at dismantling drug distribution channels and curbing the spread of illegal substances.
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The development has drawn attention due to the age of the suspects, highlighting the growing reach of drug trafficking activities across different demographics.
The NDLEA said the operations form part of its broader mandate to eliminate the cultivation, production, and distribution of narcotic drugs in Nigeria.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to sustaining pressure on drug networks nationwide, warning that no group or individual regardless of age or status would be spared in the fight against illicit drugs.
The agency also called on members of the public to support its efforts by providing timely information that could aid in tracking and apprehending offenders.
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