The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, under the leadership of CAP Adetayo Akerele, carried out a decisive raid in the Amikanle area of Agbado-Oke-Odo LCDA, within the Alimosho LGA.
This operation, conducted following a credible intelligence tip-off, led to the arrest of 124 individuals suspected of drug peddling, abuse, and other criminal activities.
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The raid resulted in the seizure of various substances suspected to be Indian hemp, Colorado, and several bottles of codeine syrup, highlighting the ongoing issues of drug abuse and distribution in the area.
Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared details of the operation on his X handle, emphasising the government’s commitment to tackling such crimes.
Following the raid, the enforcement team extended their activities into a visibility patrol across Lagos, including the Central Business District (CBD) in Alausa.
The patrol targeted street traders causing environmental nuisances along NERD C Road by the Africa Shrine in Agidingbi.
The authorities arrested suspects and confiscated their goods in accordance with the environmental sanitation laws of Lagos State.
In addition to the initial findings, many wraps of suspected Colorado leaves and substances believed to be Indian hemp were also recovered during the operation.
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