The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained an 85‑year‑old woman, Grace Ehimeka, in Edo State after a raid uncovered 15 bags of cannabis weighing a total of 179 kg.
The arrest took place during a routine drug‑prevention operation in the southeastern part of the state, where authorities seized the large quantity of the plant and the suspect’s personal belongings.
NDLEA officials confirmed that the seized cannabis was intended for distribution, citing the sheer volume of the haul as evidence of a significant drug‑trafficking operation.
Grace Ehimeka, who is described as a grandmother, was taken into custody and is expected to face legal proceedings under Nigeria’s drug‑control laws.
NDLEA has not yet released further details on the case or the identity of any co‑suspects.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>