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NDLEA arrests 252 for drug offences in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 252 suspected drug dealers and traffickers in the state.
The NDLEA Commander in the state, Buba Wakawa, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Assistant Commander in charge of Media and Advocacy, Ondoimi Bebetu, on Thursday in Benin.
He said the suspects were arrested between January and September this year.
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He added that the suspects were counselled and released to their families.
The commander said: “From January till date, NDLEA has arrested 252 suspected drug traffickers and peddlers in the state. Some of them have been jailed, some are still in court, while others have been counselled.
“We go to hotels and recreational centres where young boys and girls hide to traffick drugs. The arrested suspects are usually questioned to know those who are dealers, drug peddlers and users.”
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