NDLEA arrests two over alleged meth lab in Enugu

Summary

The NDLEA says it uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu State and arrested two suspects in connection with the case.

Highlights

• The agency said its special operations unit found the lab in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area.
• The suspects were identified as Chukwu Christopher, 45, and Chukwu Monday, 60.
• NDLEA said the men were arrested after months of intelligence gathering and surveillance.
• The agency said they were charged over conspiracy, running and financing a drug trafficking organisation, and unlawful possession of precursor chemicals.
• NDLEA also named three other suspects as being at large, including one identified as Rodriguez Villanueva.