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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.
It has been reported that Niger State and some northern states have come together and agreed to take down 979 forests in order to strengthen national security.
This was revealed by the Niger State Governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the passing-out parade in Mutum Daya.
He also shared that the government will support in any way they can in order to achieve this and strengthen security in Nigeria.
“The state will make necessary arrangements to support and empower the Forest Guard families for their service to the nation. We will provide them with adequate healthcare insurance scheme.”
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
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