NDLEA intercepts 25kg meth hidden in breakfast cereal from South Africa

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NDLEA operatives have intercepted a 25.05kg consignment of methamphetamine concealed in breakfast cereal packs at the Lagos airport, arresting a suspect. Read More:…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a 25.05-kilogramme consignment of methamphetamine concealed in packs of assorted breakfast cereals imported from South Africa through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State.

In its latest operation, the agency arrested the 56-year-old trafficker who has lived in South Africa for over 20 years under a stolen identity. Chinedu Onwude. Credit: NDLEA.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.

The trafficker, whose real name is Chinedu Onwude, was arrested on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the arrival hall of Terminal II of the Lagos airport upon his return from South Africa.

“The meth suspect, Omokan Isaac Babatope, whose real name is Chinedu Onwude, was arrested on Wednesday, 11th November 2026, at the arrival hall of Terminal II of the Lagos airport upon his return from South Africa.

“A thorough search of his two travelling boxes led to the recovery of twenty-five parcels of a white crystalline substance, which tested positive for methamphetamine with a total weight of 25.05kg.

“The parcels had been carefully concealed inside packs of assorted breakfast cereals and cereal-based food products in a bid to beat security screening,” the statement partly read.

According to the statement, Onwude has lived in South Africa for more than 24 years, and holds both Nigerian and South African passports.

“The 56-year-old suspect holds both Nigerian and South African passports and has been resident in South Africa for over 24 years.

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