The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has handed over 69 bags of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The handover followed police investigations into the recovery of the suspected illicit substances during coordinated operations by the command’s Anti-Narcotics Unit.
According to the police, the initial recovery took place on September 27, 2025, while further investigations reportedly led to the discovery and recovery of additional bags, bringing the total number of bags handed over to 69.
The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, formally handed over the exhibits to the NDLEA on October 27, 2026, after the necessary police investigations had been completed.
The transfer of the exhibits is expected to enable the NDLEA to conduct further investigations, determine the nature of the substances and take any appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.
The police said the handover reflects the importance of cooperation between security and law enforcement agencies in tackling drug trafficking, substance abuse and criminal activities associated with the circulation of illicit drugs.
The Commissioner said the command would continue strengthening cooperation, intelligence sharing and mutual support among security agencies to disrupt criminal networks and bring offenders to justice.
He also appealed to residents to provide credible and timely information to the police and other relevant security agencies to support efforts to combat drug-related offences and other criminal activities.
The NDLEA is expected to conduct further investigations into the exhibits and determine the appropriate legal steps in line with its statutory responsibilities.
The police reiterated their commitment to working with the NDLEA and other relevant agencies to curb the circulation of illicit drugs and improve public safety across the Federal Capital Territory.
