NDLEA Apprehends Student Attempting to Export 'Mkpuru Mmiri' Drugs Disguised as Crayfish.

 

Nnamani Daberechi, a 19-year-old student, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for his involvement in an attempt to smuggle 7.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, commonly known as 'Mkpuru Mmiri', disguised within crayfish. The arrest took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja as Daberechi was preparing to embark on a journey to Europe to pursue his undergraduate studies.

The news was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for the NDLEA. According to Babafemi, the suspect was intercepted on July 15 during the screening process for passengers boarding Turkish Airlines flight TK 0624.

During questioning by NDLEA operatives, Daberechi claimed to be a student en route to Cyprus for educational purposes. However, a thorough examination of his belongings uncovered 7.2kg of a whitish substance meticulously concealed within a sack of crayfish. A subsequent field test confirmed the substance to be Methamphetamine.

The arrest serves as another notable achievement by the NDLEA in its ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and prevent illicit substances from being transported across borders. Further investigation into the matter is underway to uncover any potential links to drug syndicates and to determine the full extent of Daberechi's involvement in the illicit drug trade.