- Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat
- The 24-year-old Thai lady was arrested for drug trafficking at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja in Lagos
- The NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared more details about the arrest and other operations
NDLEA says the Thai lady says she was promised $3,000 upon successful delivery of the illicit drug consignment.
Photo credit: @ndlea_nigeriaSource: TwitterNDLEA operatives arrest the mastermind of the shipment, Samuel Bitris, at his Exodus Estate, Ajah, Lagos home.
Photo credit: NDLEASource: TwitterNDLEA forces drug baron to excrete 125 wraps
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