The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has seized 39,224.109kg of assorted drugs in the last one year, it was learnt yesterday.
Commandant Hamza Umar, who spoke during the 2017 United Nations drug-free day, themed: “Listen First”, said the seized drugs included Cannabis Sativa (6,451.976kg); psychotropic substances (3,2715.166kg); cocaine (358.3g); heroin (8.5g); methamphetamine (31.8kg) and ephedrine (24.8kg).
According to him, over 768 suspects were arrested, of which 505 were counselled, 68 rehabilitated and 240 convicted.
He said: “The drugs are found there, the abusers and dealers are stationed there, while the resources to fight this monster are also based there. Therefore, the support and involvement of the various groups in the community is necessary.
“Having reviewed our arrest and seizure statistics from January to June, we noticed a decrease in supply and consumption of the class “A” drugs, otherwise known as hard drugs (cocaine, heroin and cannabis sativa).
“Ironically, we noticed an increase in the use of syrups and pentazocine injection. The command noticed there is serious increase in drug-related crimes, and has taken necessary and needed steps to curtail it.
“It is also important to mention that the government has raised a 16-man committee to coordinate plans and strategies aimed at curtailing the trend.”
SOURCE: THE NATION
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