Pubdate: Mon, 04 Aug 2003
Source: Daily Trust (Nigeria)
Copyright: 2003 Daily Trust.
Contact:  http://www.mtrustonline.com/dailytrust/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2923

NDLEA ARRESTS 31 DRUG SUSPECTS IN BAUCHI

At least 31 drug suspects were arrested by the Bauchi zonal command of the 
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) between January and July.

Malam Bello Mandawari, the spokesman of the command, told the News Agency 
of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi at the weekend that 26 of the suspects had 
already been convicted.

Mandawari said substances suspected to be hard drugs, weighing about 
97.345kg, were also confiscated during the period, pointing out that Indian 
hemp formed the bulk.

He said the command had rehabilitated 40 drug addicts through its Demand 
Reduction Unit during the period, a feat he attributed to the dedication of 
officers of the command.

"The command is ever ready to get rid of drug dealers and couriers in the 
society", he stressed.
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