National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a total of 38 drug suspects in the state in the month of September, 2017.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
The command said base on statistics of arrest and seizure investigations shows high rate of abuse of psychotropic substances especially Tramadol by both old and young people in communities across Bayelsa.
NDLEA equally frowned at high rate of abuse of Tramadol in the state by women and youths.
Ikenna said the command had in the month of July to September 2017 successfully counseled over 25 substance dependent persons in the state.
The statement says following the alarming trend of Tramadol substances and other psychotropic drugs abuse, the State Commander NDLEA, Abdullahi Abdul is putting in place measures to convene stakeholders meetings as well as rallies to sensitize citizens and residents on dangers of abuse of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances.
NDLEA appeal to parents and guardians to keep watch over the activities of their children and wards to ensure they are not mislead or pressured into illegal drugs use.
The command appeal to resident of the state to ensure vigilance of illegal drug activities in their communities and report to the state command office.
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