NDLEA Discovers Cocaine Smuggled In Female Sanitary Pads Destined For UK And Europe

NDLEA Discovers Cocaine Smuggled In Female Sanitary Pads Destined For UK And Europe

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus.

A statement signed by the Director, Media and Advocacy said that in one of the logistics companies, not less than 30 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.1 kilograms concealed in hair cream containers were recovered by officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation during examination of cargoes going to Ireland on Tuesday 3rd September 2024.

The statement added that another consignment of 24 parcels of cocaine weighing 862 grams also hidden in hair cream containers meant for delivery in UK was equally intercepted at the same company on Friday 6th September while a total of 525 pills of tramadol 225mg and ecstasy (MDMA) concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads going to Cyprus were seized at another courier firm in Lagos on Tuesday 3rd September.

The NDLEA further said that a shipment of 200 ampoules of promethazine injection and pentazocine injection hidden in food items and herbs heading to London, UK, was also seized by operatives on Wednesday 4th September.