The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said it has arrested a South African woman with substance suspected to be methamphetamine worth N15 million.
A statement signed by the agency's Head of Public Affairs, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, said that the suspect was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos while attempting to board a flight to Johannesburg, South Africa.
According to the statement the substance was hidden in a luggage and tins of sardine.
“She was travelling with a carton of sardine. When one of them was opened, the content was methamphetamine. Some of the drugs were also packed in a false bottom of her luggage.''
“We have launched a full scale investigation into the case and we expect to arrest other members of the drug cartel.
“Drug traffickers are warned to quit the criminal act or face severe sanctions under the NDLEA Act.''
The agency said in the statement that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.