Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 59-year-old Nigerian businessman, Sylva Ezeokoli, who is based in Brazil, for allegedly smuggling 700 grams of cocaine into the country.
The arrest was made as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and smuggling. Ezeokoli was apprehended following a thorough investigation and surveillance by the NDLEA.
This incident highlights the continued battle against drug trafficking and the international reach of such criminal activities. The NDLEA has been proactive in identifying and apprehending individuals involved in such illicit trades, both within and outside Nigeria.
The agency’s actions are part of a broader strategy to reduce the prevalence of drugs and their associated crimes in the country. The case against Ezeokoli is expected to be prosecuted in accordance with Nigerian law.
