NARCOTIC officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 40-year-old bicycle parts dealer with 1.700kilogrammes of heroin.
The suspect, Nweke Livinus Uchenna, whose journey originated from Pakistan, was found to have ingested narcotics during routine search of passengers on Etihad flight at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos.
NDLEA Commander at the Lagos airport, Alhaji Hamza Umar said that the suspect excreted 100 wraps of substances that tested positive for heroin weighing 1.700kilogrammes.
“While he was under observation, Nweke Livinus Uchenna excreted 100 wraps of heroin. He has provided useful information that the investigation team are working on,” Hamza said.
The suspect, who is married with a child, said that he was heavily indebted, hence, his venture into drug peddling.
His words: “I was a successful dealer of bicycle parts until I lost N9 million to fraudsters in 2009. That was the beginning of my problem. As I speak, I am heavily indebted to the extent that I am afraid to switch on my cell phones. My brother is also bedridden for three years and they look unto me for assistance. I feel sad that I am in this condition. Circumstances forced me to collect N450, 000 to smuggle drugs from Pakistan. I pray for forgiveness,” Nweke apologized.
Nweke is a native of Enugu State but lives in Lagos with his family. He attended New Layout Primary School and Urban Secondary School both at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
The Chairman of the Agency, Ahmadu Giade said that Nigeria-Pakistan route is gaining notoriety in drug trafficking.
“Nigeria-Pakistan route is gaining notoriety and we are beaming our searchlight on it to frustrate the activities of drug trafficking syndicates. The Agency will continue to increase its search and surveillance operations in the days ahead,” Giade said.
The suspect will soon be charged to court.
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