NDLEA arrests man with 32 sacks of Indian hemp in Calabar

Abiodun OBA

A 50-year-old man, Marshal De-Souza, allegedly being in possession of 32 sacks of cannabis sativa has been arrested in Calabar.

The Cross River State Commander of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency Mrs Anthonia Edeh disclosed this in a statement in Calabar on Wednesday.

She said the suspect was arrested by the command’s motorised patrol team following intelligence report.

The suspect according to Edeh concealed the drugs under black polythene to ward-off suspicion by law enforcement agents.

“The suspect and the exhibit were later brought to the office where the substance were tested and weighed 344.1kg and proved positive for cannabis sativa,’’ she said.

While assuring that the command was doing everything within its powers to reduce the prevalence of illicit drug trafficking and abuse, the commander said the suspect had provided useful information to the command and had been charged to court accordingly.

“I appeal to members of the public to assist us with useful information and to stand against the efforts of criminal elements tarnishing the image of this state.

“While I commend the state government for their cooperation, I appeal for more support to enable us rid Cross River of drug abuse and illicit trafficking,’’ Edeh said.