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NDLEA urges Nigerians to reject overseas shipments over drug-trafficking risks

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a caution to Nigerians regarding the acceptance of packages from relatives and friends overseas without fully understanding their contents. 

This warning comes in light of a growing trend where illicit drugs are being hidden within consolidated cargo shipments. The alert was communicated by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, through a post on his official X account on Sunday.

Babafemi indicated that some Nigerians residing abroad are reportedly sending consolidated cargoes that contain illicit substances, particularly types of cannabis referred to as Colorado and Loud, to their family and friends in Nigeria. He noted that unsuspecting recipients are often listed as consignees or recipients of these shipments, which could lead to their arrest and prosecution.
"Some of our people living abroad are sending home consolidated cargoes tainted with illicit drugs, especially Colorado and Loud, designating their family members and friends as consignees or recipients," Babafemi stated.

He advised Nigerians who are not involved in drug trafficking networks to refrain from accepting packages on behalf of individuals abroad, especially when they are unsure of the contents.“The warning here is, if you’re not part of the syndicate, don’t accept to receive consignments on behalf of your ‘abroad’ brother or sister or friend particularly if you don’t know the full content of the consignment,” he emphasized.


Babafemi mentioned that numerous Nigerians have already been apprehended in connection with such shipments, warning that the number of arrests is on the rise as NDLEA operatives ramp up their enforcement efforts.

He urged Nigerians to be vigilant and steer clear of circumstances that could lead to criminal liability for drugs that may be hidden in packages sent by others. “Many are already behind bars for this and the number keeps increasing with daily operations by NDLEA officers,” he concluded.

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