President Bola Tinubu congratulates the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a major operation targeting a trans-border drug network involving Nigeria and Mexico. The reports describe the effort as successful in dismantling an illegal drug production and trafficking network within the country and in breaking ties linked to the Nigerian–Mexican syndicate.
According to the outlets, the operation results in arrests of several foreign nationals, alongside the capture of local kingpins and their collaborators. The NDLEA also seizes chemicals and illicit drugs during the mission. Premium Times reports that the value of the seized drugs and related materials exceeds $360 million, while other coverage emphasizes that the operation also disrupts a sophisticated, multi-million-dollar production arrangement.
In remarks carried by the outlets, Tinubu commends NDLEA staff for their bravery, resilience and dedication during the mission, framing the action as an important law-enforcement success. The coverage consistently attributes the achievements to the NDLEA’s operatives and the outcome of their coordinated work.
