Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a sophisticated drug distribution network in Lagos that allegedly utilized social media to peddle illicit substances disguised as imported Christmas cookies and snacks.
In a statement obtained by Hobnob News, the agency confirmed the arrest of two key suspects, Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi, following a targeted raid on their hideout at Ojulari Street, Ikate, in the Lekki area of Lagos on November 22, 2025.
The ‘Christmas Cookie’ Trap
NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi disclosed that the syndicate operated a “high-end” distribution chain via WhatsApp. They specialized in importing Canadian Loud—a potent strain of cannabis—and repackaging it into colourful, designer pouches labeled as festive cookies and snacks to evade detection.
“The drug syndicate run by the duo of Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi had imported consignments of Canadian Loud… and a variety of colourful designer sachets with pictures and labels of cookies and snacks printed on them, used to package the psychoactive substance in retail quantities,” Babafemi stated.
During the raid, operatives recovered 5kg of Canadian Loud along with a significant quantity of the branding materials used to package the drugs for retail.
Logistics and Courier Crackdown
The agency’s dragnet extended beyond Lekki, intercepting major shipments across Lagos:
Mushin Bust: On November 27, operatives arrested 38-year-old Philip Ucheka in Ladipo, Mushin. He was apprehended while taking delivery of 110 pouches of Canadian Loud weighing 55.6kg. Three delivery vehicles were seized during the operation.
Courier Interceptions: At a Lagos courier firm, operatives discovered 100g of Loud concealed inside a teddy bear imported from Thailand. The following day, a consignment of 548 tramadol capsules, hidden in bottles of Vitamin C and Magnesium bound for the UK, was also intercepted.
Highway Interceptions: Opioids and Ammunition
The crackdown continued on major interstate highways, yielding significant seizures of opioids and live ammunition.
On the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (November 29), officers arrested 55-year-old Wasiu Kareem. Recovered items included 8,000 ampoules of pentazocine injection, 590 bottles of codeine syrup, 1,500 co-codamol pills, and 9,900 tramadol capsules.
Ammunition Seizures in the North
In a concerning development regarding national security, the NDLEA also intercepted illegal arms transport:
Abuja–Kaduna Highway: Abdullahi Abubakar and Jamila Abdullahi were arrested with 725 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Abuja–Kaduna Tollgate: 20-year-old Awwal Sabiu was caught with 400 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.
Nationwide Forest Raids and Skunk Seizures
Hobnob News gathered that the agency also intensified its war on cannabis cultivation and distribution across several states between November 24 and November 29.
In Ondo State, a raid on the Ipe forest in Akoko South-East LGA led to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of 3,077kg of skunk.
Other significant arrests include:
Kogi State: Anthony Sylvester (49) was arrested on the Okene/Lokoja Highway with 649kg of skunk.
Badagry: Abubakar Shuaibu (33) was intercepted at the Seme border with 487 blocks of skunk weighing 243.5kg.
Kano: Tsalha Alasan (47) was caught along the Zaria–Kano road with 137kg of skunk.
Bauchi State: The trio of Godspower Appeal, Ernest Upong, and Godday Chukwudi were arrested in Fanshanu village, Toro LGA, with 322 blocks of skunk weighing 209kg.
Abuja–Jos Highway: John Ekojo (51) was apprehended with 210.15kg of skunk.
The NDLEA spokesperson noted that traffickers are increasingly using sophisticated concealment methods, citing recent discoveries of drugs hidden inside flight boarding passes.
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