An
electronic dealer at Alaba International Market, Lagos is currently under
investigation in connection with unlawful exportation of 450 grammes of
methamphetamine to Malaysia.
The
suspect, Olewunne Chibuzor Darlington, said he invested N900,000 in drug
trafficking in expectation of N5 million profit.
His
plan was foiled by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
NDLEA
commander at the Lagos airport, Hamza Umar, who confirmed the arrest said
Darlington was found to have ingested narcotics.
In his
words: “The scanning machine revealed that the suspect ingested drugs during
screening of passengers on an Ethiopian Airline flight. He was on his way to
Malaysia but during observation, he excreted 450 grammes of substance that
tested positive to methamphetamine.”
In his
confessional statement, the suspect said he wanted to purchase electronics with
the drug’s proceeds.
“They
told me that I can make N5 million profit if I investN900,000. It was a trial
business for me because it is my first time. I also did it because of my
financial predicament. I am from a poor family and the eldest,” he said,
appealing for mercy.
Chairman/Chief
Executive of the agency, Ahmadu Giade, while commenting on the arrest, called
for stiffer punishment for drug traffickers.
He said:
“No doubt, stiffer punishment will help in reducing cases of drug production
and trafficking. We shall prevent drug traffickers from using the country as a
transit point for drug trafficking. It is sad that a businessman will prefer to
invest in criminality when there are countless legitimate businesses.”
The NDLEA
boss, however, expressed delight that the suspect was caught in Nigeria,
saying: “I am glad that we arrested him here because of the capital punishment
for drug trafficking in Malaysia. His arrest abroad would have added to the
number of Nigerian drug convicts in foreign prisons. We have equally prevented
Nigeria’s image from disrepute.”
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