52-year-old Onyejiaju
Augustine has been arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos with over 2 kilogrammes of
cocaine packed as candies
The NDLEA spokesperson, Michelle
Ofoyeju said that the Imo State-born man was trying to smuggle the drugs
out of the country.
Augustine has for some time now been in the list of wanted
smugglers and was caught trying during the screening of passengers travelling
via Etihad Airways.
Michelle Ofoyeju said: “Augustine,
who is a specialist in drug had earlier departed Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the
illicit drug disguised as candies. He was, however, caught at the MMIA in
Lagos.”
NDLEA agency commander at the airport, Mr. Umar Hamza confirmed the arrest and said: We made a shocking discovery of 2.605kg of cocaine carefully and neatly
packed as candies. The suspect has been arrested and currently under
investigation in connection with unlawful possession of cocaine.”
Augustine confessed and said: “I own a supermarket in Brazil where I had lived since 2006. I bought
the cocaine and concealed it as candies. It was unfortunate that the trick was
discovered.”
NDLEA chairman Mr. Ahmadu Giade praised his agent’s hardwork
and said: “This arrest is an indication
that the agency is making remarkable progress in undercover operations. The
suspect has been under surveillance for some years following his alleged role
in illicit drug concealment for drug mules”.
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