The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recently intercepted significant quantities of cocaine concealed within the walls of several suitcases. NDLEA operatives uncovered these illicit drugs ingeniously hidden in the luggage, with smugglers going to extraordinary lengths to embed the narcotics with surgical precision into the linings, resembling factory-fitted designs.

In a related development, on April 3, 2025, two brothers, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. They attempted to smuggle 5 kilograms of cocaine concealed within the walls of their suitcases while en route to India. The suspects claimed they were traveling for medical treatment, but a thorough search by NDLEA officers revealed the illicit drugs hidden in their luggage.

These incidents highlight the NDLEA's vigilance and commitment to combating drug trafficking, even against increasingly sophisticated concealment methods.