The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized over 44,948.1 kilograms (44.9 tonnes) of illicit drugs in massive raids across Lagos, Edo and Ondo states. A statement on Sunday by the Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said during the operations, eight suspects were arrested and 11 vehicles owned by the drug cartels were confiscated. It said a total of 7, 687.8kg of cannabis was destroyed in a warehouse in Ala forest, Akure, Ondo State while another 670kg of the drug was evacuated on Saturday, March 23, 2024.