The Nigerian Navy has discovered a hidden illegal fuel storage site in Rivers State, recovering around 11,800 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel. This operation is part of the Navy's ongoing efforts under Operation Delta Sentinel, aimed at combating illegal fuel activities in the region.

The NDLEA has intercepted 43,980 capsules of tramadol that were concealed in vehicle fuel tanks, successfully preventing a sophisticated drug trafficking attempt, according to Punch. A video of the operation is available for viewing.

In Taraba State, NDLEA operatives arrested a 67-year-old grandmother who was allegedly transporting cocaine concealed within fake plantains. This incident follows the arrest of 30-year-old Daniel Harrison Ugwuoke, who was apprehended along the Zaki-Biam Road in the Wukari Local Government Area with 43,980 capsules of tramadol hidden in vehicle fuel tanks, according to Channels TV.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old PhD student for allegedly attempting to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden in cartons of Orijin Bitters destined for Malaysia. Additionally, a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman was apprehended with 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed as plantains, according to Vanguard.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a large methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel in Tapa Village, Oyo State. This operation led to the arrest of several individuals, including a Mexican national. The discovery is part of ongoing efforts to combat transnational drug syndicates in Nigeria, following a similar operation conducted four weeks prior, according to Ripples Nigeria.

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted smuggled goods valued at N274 million in Cross River, which included vegetable oil and used tyres. This action aims to protect local industries from the impact of smuggling.