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Dramatic Rise in Cannabis Smuggling: NCA Cracks Down on Brazen Couriers
The NCA has reported a significant increase in cannabis smuggling attempts, with couriers boldly transporting large quantities through UK airports.
Recent arrests include a man from Los Angeles with 158 kilos of cannabis and 11 British passengers from Thailand with 510 kilos.
Charles Yates, NCA’s deputy director, highlighted the audacity of these smugglers, noting that many mistakenly believe they will only face fines.
However, the reality is harsher, with numerous arrests and jail sentences. The NCA has seen arrests rise from 17 in 2022 to 378 this year, with cannabis seizures increasing from two to 15 tonnes.
Most couriers come from countries where cannabis is legal, such as Canada and the US. Despite misconceptions, the potency of legally grown cannabis is similar to UK-grown varieties.
The NCA continues to work with Border Force and international partners to combat drug trafficking and target key players in the supply chain.
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LASEPA Takes Action, Shuts Down Establishments for Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) , takes action and shuts down places contributing to noise pollution, places such as churches, bar and hotels. The Agency states that these places have been breaking environmental rules and closed them.
They released a statement of the establishments causing noise pollution to the environment, “The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Night Club and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar. “Others are Okiki Event Centre and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel”.
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TCN Takes Responsibility for Today’s National Grid Collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces their accountability for the collapse of the national grid on Thursday 7th November, 2024. It was due to their repairs that the grid collapsed, The Spokesperson Ndidi Mbah states the grid became unstable around 11:29am.
TCN is now working on the repairs and will upgrade the transmission of the grid to make it more stable. The full restoration of light might take time as repairs continue.
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Kidnapped Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Fr. Oyode, Rescued After Two Weeks
Rev. Father Thomas Oyode, the kidnapped Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary in Agenebode, Edo State, has regained his freedom nearly two weeks after being abducted by gunmen.
The priest was abandoned in a bush in Kogi State following coordinated efforts by security forces, including police, who carried out air surveillance over the forest where he was held.
The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N200 million, but while negotiations were underway, security agencies tracked Fr. Oyode’s location. It remains unclear if any ransom was paid for his release.
The rescue was confirmed by AIG Arungwa Nwazue, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Benin. Fr. Oyode was abducted on October 27 during a prayer session at the seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East LGA, Edo State.
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