Two young women, identified as Martha Owotorofa, 26, and Odion Uzordinma, 21, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly selling illicit drugs online in Benin City, Edo State.
The arrests were announced by NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement released on Sunday, August 25.
The two suspects, both described as “GenZ Baddies,” were apprehended in different locations within the city.
Martha Owotorofa was nabbed at Kada Plaza, where she was found in possession of a quantity of Canadian Loud, a highly potent strain of cannabis.
Meanwhile, Odion Uzordinma was arrested in the Ugbowo area with 30 cups of cookies and 17 slices of cake, all laced with illicit substances.
The NDLEA has intensified efforts to crack down on the online sale of drugs, which has become increasingly popular among young people in the region. The agency has vowed to continue its operations to rid the state of drug-related activities.
The suspects are currently in custody and will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
The agency also used the opportunity to warn the public, particularly young people, about the dangers and legal consequences of drug-related activities.
