Nigerian businessman arrested at Lagos airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine in his stomach.

A 59-year-old Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, was arrested at Lagos airport for attempting to smuggle 700 grams of cocaine hidden in his stomach. Sylva, who had been living in Brazil for 35 years, claimed he intended to sell the drugs in Nigeria to boost his business. The drugs were discovered during a body scan conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) upon his arrival from São Paulo.

December 01, 2024
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