Operatives of the NDLEA, say it have begun to unmask members of an organized criminal network behind the recent importation of two containers laden with illicit drugs as well as assorted arms and ammunition from Durban, South Africa to the Tincan seaport in Lagos.

The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

“Among those already arrested as members of the syndicate are: a clearing agent, Falowo Samuel Kayode; a dock worker, Anjorin Idowu and Uzairu Ahmed Iguda who is in charge of the Five Star terminal at the port.

Another dock worker at the terminal, Mohammed Muktar Sule (alias organizer) who is equally linked to the syndicate is currently at large.