Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two traders who allegedly concealed drugs suspected to be cocaine worth 119 million naira inside capacitors and perfumes.
The duo of Daniel Marvin and Akubuo Victor, who were said to have succeeded in beating security checks in Brazil , were arrested during the inward screening of passengers on an Emirate Airline flight from Dubai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two traders who allegedly concealed drugs suspected to be cocaine worth 119 million naira inside capacitors and perfumes.
The duo of Daniel Marvin and Akubuo Victor, who were said to have succeeded in beating security checks in Brazil , were arrested during the inward screening of passengers on an Emirate Airline flight from Dubai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
However, during interrogation, they told NDLEA officials that they were tempted by the offer of half a million naira for the botched trip.
The NDLEA Commander at Abuja Airport, Mr. Hamisu Lawan, gave the names of the suspects as Daniel Marvin and Akubuo Victor.
Marvin, 29, said he was introduced into drug trafficking by his childhood friend.
His words: “I was searching for business breakthrough when my friend told me that I could earn half a million naira by just going to Brazil.
“He told me they would buy my return ticket and all I needed to do was to bring in cocaine.
“He assured me that the drugs would not be detected because of the way it was packed.
“But it was detected by NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) officers during search at the Abuja Airport.”
Like Marvin, Victor, 26, said that he too smuggled drugs because of the money involved.
He said: “I needed some money to invest in my ailing business.
“That was how my friend convinced me to smuggle drugs for the sum of half a million naira.
“The drug was hidden inside new perfume containers and I never knew it would be uncovered by the NDLEA officers.”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency apprehended the two suspects for allegedly concealing 13.33kg of substances found to be cocaine inside capacitors and perfumes.
The arrest and seizure took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The estimated street value of the drug imported from Brazil is N119 million.
The NDLEA Commander at the Abuja Airport, Hamisu Lawan, said: “Daniel Marvin with Nigerian Passport Number A05545613 was arrested during the inward screening of passengers on an Emirate Airline flight from Dubai.
“He was found in possession of 7.580kg of cocaine hidden inside capacitors.
“The second suspect, Akubuo Favour Victor was found in possession of 5.750kg of cocaine hidden inside perfumes.
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