The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Cross River State says it has seized over six tons of illicit drugs between November 2025 and April 2026 NEGROIDHAVEN can report.
NDLEA Cross River State Commander, Anteyi John, disclosed that a total of 6,008.97 kilograms of various narcotics were recovered within the period, according to an activity report obtained by our correspondent.
The seized substances include 5,813.26 kilograms of cannabis sativa, 168.75 kilograms of psychotropic substances, 602 grams of methamphetamine, 154 grams of cocaine, and 56.8 grams of heroin.
The command also seized 16.2 litres of cannabis tincture, a liquid formulation of the drug.
Cannabis farm destroyed
In addition to the seizures, operatives of the command destroyed six hectares of cannabis farm in Cross River State.
About 15 tons of fresh cannabis sativa valued at over N500 million was burnt during the operation.
The agency also recovered 119 kilograms of cannabis that was being processed at the farm.
The raid was carried out in conjunction with men of the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade, the report said.
Arrests recorded
Within the same period, the Commander of Narcotics John arrested 216 suspected drug offenders in the state.
Of this number, 170 were male while 46 were female.
The command did not specify how many of those arrested were linked directly to the seized drugs.
Counselling and testing
The agency’s Drug Demand Reduction Unit counselled 119 persons comprising 92 males and 27 females.
A total of 54 drug integrity tests were also carried out. Of these, 37 returned positive while 17 were negative.
The command said it reached 153,983 persons through 87 sensitization campaigns across the state.
Challenges acknowledged
Despite the seizures, the NDLEA admitted facing several challenges in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse.
These include low funding, lack of operational vehicles, unwillingness of the public to give useful information, and lack of community ownership of the drug war.
Achievements recorded
The command said it had given its premises a facelift and was installing sporting facilities for the physical wellbeing of personnel.
It also noted that four communities had requested drug intervention programmes, describing this as evidence that its sensitization efforts were yielding results.
“We will continue to bring more results in the coming months as there is always room for improvements,” the report stated.
What happens next?
But the command said it had sought synergy with sister agencies and collaborating ministries to strengthen its operations.
