The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after discovering 5.75kg of heroin concealed in her luggage.The suspect allegedly used her three-year-old son as a cover to bypass security checks and evade screening.During the investigation, officers found two bags with baggage tags matching her passport, leading to her admission of ownership.Intelligence suggests she's linked to a transnational drug network operating between Cambodia and South Africa.

In another operation, a 48-year-old motorcycle rider was arrested at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport after authorities found 87 wraps of methamphetamine in his backpack.He admitted swallowing additional pills before attempting to travel to Madagascar but was denied entry and rerouted to Lagos.The NDLEA also intercepted a shipment of 8,287 nylon bags of Canadian Loud cannabis at Lagos' Apapa Seaport, valued at over ₦10.3 billion.

These operations are part of the agency's ongoing War Against Drug Abuse campaign, which includes community sensitization and advocacy efforts across Nigeria.