Operatives of the Edo State Command of the Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company, NDLEA, have seized a complete 1,455kilograms of hashish after suspected drug trafficking cartel allegedly abandoned their two Sienna buses in the state.
DAILY POST reviews that the NDLEA Commander, in the State Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Monday in an announcement made accessible to newsmen in Benin Metropolis.
Ofoyeju stated the seizure came about on October 29, 2025, alongside the Okhokho-Isi neighborhood route in the Uhunmwode Native Authorities Space of the State.
He stated no suspect was arrested in the course of the operation.
In response to him, the Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company, NDLEA, Edo State Command has intensified its operational efforts, forcing members of a drug trafficking cartel to desert two Sienna buses conveying 1,455 kg of hashish.
“The seizure came about on October 29, 2025, at roughly 3:00 AM, when a crew of devoted officers intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses suspected of transporting a considerable amount of narcotics alongside the Okhokho-ISI neighborhood route in the Uhunmwode Native Authorities Space”, he stated.
He stated each buses have been stated to have commenced their journey at Okpuje, a neighborhood that’s allegedly infamous for hashish cultivation and trafficking.
The NDLEA state’s Commander additionally alleged that the primary car that was seized, a lightweight blue Toyota Sienna with registration quantity EPE 545 EV, was discovered to be carrying a formidable 666 kilograms of dried weeds suspected to be hashish sativa.
He additional alleged {that a} darkish ash Toyota Sienna bearing registration quantity ABC 142 CD was additionally intercepted, containing 789 kilograms of the identical illicit substance.
“Sadly, no suspects have been apprehended in the course of the operation, because the people accountable abandoned the vehicles and made a hasty escape, leaving the substantial drug reveals behind.
“The NDLEA is actively pursuing leads and conducting thorough investigations aimed toward bringing the traffickers to justice.
Ofoyeju, nonetheless, warned drug traffickers working in the state to steer clear of the illicit act, noting that the continuing operations and investigations signify the command’s relentless strategy in the direction of eradicating drug trafficking in the state.
“Those that assume they will evade the regulation and exploit our communities by illicit drug commerce ought to assume once more. We’re ready and dedicated to imposing the regulation with unprecedented measures towards dangerous substances and their distributors”, he warned.
The Commander, nonetheless, reassured the general public that the company stays vigilant in its patrols and operational capability.
He emphasised that the Command is in collaboration with native communities to make sure security and a drug abuse-free society.
He inspired residents to report any suspicious actions associated to drug trafficking, and to make sure that they play an integral function in the struggle towards medicine in Edo State.
Whereas noting that the latest occasions function a transparent reminder, he urged all people concerned in drug trafficking to stop their unlawful actions instantly, vowing that the company wouldn’t relent in its quest to advertise a drug-free atmosphere in Edo State.
“The struggle towards drug abuse and trafficking is a shared duty, and with collective effort, a brighter, safer future is our collective goal”, he said.
