NDLEA seized 1,735.7 kg of Indian Hemp, others — Chairman

…Says Agency Nabbed 3,108 suspects in 2 Months
…Agency Still Using Civil-War Rifles—Reps

By Tordue Salem, Abuja

The chairman, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Muhammad Abdallah on Monday, told the House of Representatives that his agency, seized 1,735.7kg of Indian hemp, other substances and also arrested over 3,108 of drug peddling suspects in the country.

Mr Abdullah, made the disclosure while presenting his 2021 budget proposal and details of 2020 budget performance before the House of Representatives Committee on Drugs and Narcotics.

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Besides, the head of the House Committee, revealed that the agency was still utilizing arms used by the Nigerian Army during the 1967-70 civil war.