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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ope Adetayo

Nigeria, US and UK to investigate cartel behind $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos port

Nigerian anti-narcotics authorities are working closely with their U.S. and British counterparts to dismantle the cartel responsible for importing 1,000 kilograms of cocaine, discovered at a Lagos port. The significant seizure, announced on Tuesday, represents one of the largest in the country's history.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed the illicit consignment, valued at over 338 billion naira ($235 million), was found last weekend within an empty container at the Tincan Port.

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