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NDLEA arrests convicted cocaine trafficker who changed name, resumed trafficking
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emmanuel Agbo , as published by Premium Times
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Details about the items found during the search and the trafficker's actions are provided by the source, including the discovery of phone chargers that resembled those used for concealing cocaine. A convicted cocaine trafficker has been apprehended by the NDLEA.
A convicted cocaine trafficker has been apprehended by the NDLEA. This individual had previously been found guilty and later changed their name. Despite their past conviction, they resumed their involvement in trafficking.
Further information about this case is available from the source. A search was conducted at a residence associated with the trafficker, yielding certain items of interest.
Details about the items found during the search and the trafficker's actions are provided by the source, including the discovery of phone chargers that resembled those used for concealing cocaine.
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Published: September 6, 2026 ·
Source: Premium Times ·
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