The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major operational success in Delta State with the interception of two commercial buses conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs valued at about N300 million.

The Delta State Command spokesperson, John Kennedy Edozien, confirmed on Sunday that the operation was carried out on January 15, 2026, along the busy Asaba–Onitsha expressway, a route increasingly identified by law enforcement agencies as a major transit corridor for narcotics distribution within the South-South and beyond.

According to Edozien, who is also the command’s Media and Advocacy officer, the operation was executed by a team of NDLEA operatives led by the State Commander, Halilu Hamidu, following credible intelligence.

The operatives intercepted the buses and arrested two suspects, identified as Zaharadeen Yahaya, 25, and Sanusi Maman, 23.

A breakdown of the seized exhibits showed the scale of the haul, including 410,800 pills of tramadol, 84.2 litres of codeine syrup, 82,250 tablets of diazepam, 900 tablets of swinol and 65 pills of molly.

NDLEA officials described the seizure as one of the most significant in Delta State in recent months, underscoring both the profitability of the illicit drug trade and the growing sophistication of trafficking networks.

While commending the operatives for what he described as a “diligent and intelligence-driven operation”, Hamidu warned that the volume of drugs intercepted highlights a broader national challenge. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to disrupting supply chains and preventing dangerous substances from reaching communities, particularly youths.

The commander also called on members of the public to support the NDLEA with timely and actionable information, stressing that community cooperation remains critical in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.

The suspects are currently in NDLEA custody and are expected to be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations, as the agency intensifies efforts to dismantle the networks behind the movement and distribution of illicit drugs across the country, Edozien said.