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NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman with 87 cocaine wraps at Lagos airport

Premium Times Nigeria November 08, 2026 6 views
NDLEA arrests Ugandan woman with 87 cocaine wraps at Lagos airport

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NDLEA Arrests Ugandan Woman with Cocaine Wraps at Lagos Airport

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Ugandan woman at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, after discovering 87 cocaine wraps strapped around her pelvic region and concealed beneath two layers of underwear.

Details of Cocaine Cache

  • The woman was identified as 35-year-old Emmanuela Kagolo
  • 87 cocaine wraps were discovered during a routine search
  • The drugs weighed approximately 1.2 kilograms

Agency Statement

"The woman was attempting to smuggle the drugs into Nigeria," said the NDLEA in a statement.

Smuggling Tactic

"The woman used an ingenious method of concealing the drugs," the agency added.

Cocaine Smuggling Routine

"The NDLEA is warning travellers to be cautious when packing their luggage before boarding flights to Nigeria," the agency warned.

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<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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