The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has dislodged six notorious drug hotspots in the state, arresting 15 suspects and recovering various illicit substances.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano.

Muhammad-Maigatari quoted the State Commander of NDLEA, Mr Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, as saying that the arrests followed intelligence-led assessments of locations linked to drug trafficking and substance abuse.

According to him, NDLEA operatives raided drug joints at Farm Centre, Kofar Nasarawa, Diga Nasarawa, Dakata (Zango), Filin Polo and Hausawa areas of Kano.

Yahaya-Lawal said the operation formed part of sustained efforts to dismantle drug networks and curb the spread of illicit substances across the state.

He said: “We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustaining pressure on drug hotspots within Kano and beyond.

While we continue to employ targeted enforcement operations, we are also intensifying non-kinetic strategies, including public sensitisation and community partnerships, to address the root causes of substance abuse.”

The commander said the operatives recovered cannabis sativa, pentazocine injections, pregabalin and Exol-5 tablets during the raids.

He warned those involved in the illicit drug trade to desist, stressing that the agency would not allow criminal elements to operate with impunity.

All those engaged in this illicit business will never see peace unless they repent and embrace legitimate enterprise,” Yahaya-Lawal said.

He added that investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged in court upon conclusion of the process.

Yahaya-Lawal also appealed to residents to support the agency by providing credible information that could assist in identifying and dismantling other drug networks in the state. (NAN)