The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained a 20-year-old hairstylist identified as Josephine Odunu and a 30-year-old dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo, over allegations of drug trafficking.
According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the suspects were apprehended in Yenagoa for purportedly vending drug-laced chin chin to students and patrons at social gatherings.
Babafemi mentioned that Ikporo was captured in the Opolo area of Yenagoa on March 10 while in transit to deliver 200 grams of chin chin made with cannabis sativa.
Furthermore, a swift subsequent operation led to the arrest of Odunu, who allegedly distributed the spiked chin chin from the salon where she is employed in the Kpansia area of Yenagoa.
“A search of the salon also led to the recovery of three kilogrammes, bringing the total weight of the illicit substance seized from the duo to 3.2kg.
“Investigations reveal that they distribute the chin chin, often laced with cannabis and tramadol, to students and at birthday parties.
“While Edesemi handles the delivery to buyers, Josephine is a major distributor to a wanted suspect who produces the drugged chinchin,” he said.
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