NDLEA Busts Woman With Fake Pregnancy, Seizes Drugs At Seme Border

NDLEA Busts Woman With Fake Pregnancy, Seizes Drugs At Seme Border. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled a daring drug trafficking attempt at the busy Seme Border, arresting suspects including a woman who allegedly strapped on a fake pregnancy to conceal illegal substances.

According to reports, NDLEA operatives uncovered a significant quantity of tramadol hidden beneath the artificial baby bump during a routine search at the border. The suspect had reportedly attempted to beat security checks by disguising the drugs under prosthetic padding to appear heavily pregnant.In a separate but equally shocking development, another female suspect was apprehended after allegedly ingesting 82 wraps of cocaine in a bid to smuggle the illicit substance across the border. Authorities say she was placed under close medical observation until the wraps were safely expelled and recovered.NDLEA Tightens Border Surveillance.

The Seme border, a major gateway between Nigeria and neighboring West African countries, has long been a hotspot for smuggling activities. NDLEA officials reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying surveillance and intelligence-driven operations to dismantle drug trafficking networks exploiting the corridor.The agency emphasized that traffickers are becoming increasingly desperate and creative, but operatives remain vigilant and technologically equipped to intercept such schemes.

Growing Concern Over Drug Trafficking Tactics. The use of fake pregnancies and internal concealment methods highlights the dangerous lengths smugglers are willing to go. Health experts warn that ingesting drug wraps can be fatal if a package ruptures internally, potentially leading to instant overdose and death.As investigations continue, NDLEA has urged members of the public to remain alert and report suspicious activities, stressing that the fight against drug abuse and trafficking requires collective effort. More details are expected as the agency concludes preliminary investigations and prepares to prosecute the suspects in accordance with Nigerian drug laws.