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    NDLEA nabs wanted auto spare parts dealer over 77.5kg cocaine deal

    Vincent OsuwoBy Vincent OsuwoMarch 9, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze, a wanted car spare parts trader, three weeks after beginning a manhunt for him following a failed attempt to transport two kilograms of cocaine concealed in vehicle propellers to Angola.

    In a series of operations across the country, the agency also confiscated phenacetin—a cocaine cutting agent hidden inside semolina packs, intercepted a shipment of cannabis-infused chocolates from the UK that was headed for a Lagos kids’ shop, and recovered.

    Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesman, stated that the arrest was made possible by bilateral intelligence sharing and collaboration between NDLEA and Angolan officials.

    He said, “Following the seizure of the cocaine consignment at a logistics company in Aspanda, Trade Fair Complex, Ojo area of Lagos on 21st February 2025, swift contacts were made with Angolan authorities who in turn arrested the supposed recipient of the illicit drug in Angola, after which the identity of the sender was unraveled.

    “As a a result, NDLEA operatives on Thursday, 6th March, tracked Ubodoeze to his house in the Ago Palace Way area of Isolo, Lagos, where he was caught in a KIA Sport Utility Vehicle trying to escape.

    “A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a large quantity of phenacetin, a cutting agent for cocaine weighing 75.50 kilograms packaged and branded as semolina, while a digital scale used in weighing illicit drugs was recovered from his house.

    “In his statement, Ubodoeze admitted dealing in cocaine while selling motor spare parts at Ladipo market, Mushin area of Lagos.

    “He stated that the supposed recipient of the illicit consignment in Angola alerted him the moment he was arrested in Angola; hence, his bid to evacuate his house and flee from the area shortly before NDLEA officers swooped on him.

    Meanwhile, NDLEA agents at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s import shed in Ikeja, Lagos, intercepted a cargo of cannabis candies from the United Kingdom intended for sale at a Kiddies Mart at 46 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos.

    The consignment was seized on February 27th, upon arrival as a consolidated cargo on Allied Airways.

    A preliminary field test and subsequent forensic analysis of the sweets revealed that the material was contaminated with a potent strain of cannabis.

    Adedamola Taylor, the recipient of the shipment, was arrested on March 4th, following the arrest of a freight agent.

    According to Adedamola’s statement, the shipment was sent to him by his UK-based brother Babatunde Alabi to deliver to Musurat Lawal, who owns the Kiddies shop in Surulere, Lagos.

    Musurat was arrested during a follow-up operation at the shop. Two suspects, China Michael and Igbo Ekene, were also arrested.

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