The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Delta State Command, has seized nearly 2.5 tonnes of illicit drugs estimated to be worth about ₦2 billion in the state.
The seizures were recorded during intelligence-led operations conducted between July 2025 and September 2026, according to the agency.
The NDLEA also reported that its operations during the period led to the destruction of 36.2 hectares of cannabis farms and the arrest of several suspects linked to illicit drug activities.
The agency further disclosed that 248 convictions were secured in drug-related cases during the period, while other cases remain before the courts.
The Delta State Commander of the NDLEA, Balilu Hamidu, said the command would continue to intensify enforcement operations against drug trafficking and abuse.
He also called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, communities and other stakeholders to address the spread of illicit drugs in the state.
The NDLEA has continued to combine enforcement operations with drug-abuse prevention, public awareness and rehabilitation efforts as part of its anti-narcotics campaign.
