The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State intercepted 7,245 kilograms of suspected cannabis hidden in two articulated trucks on the Auchiโ€“Abuja highway. The seizure, described as the first instance of dual truck interception by the command, occurred after a 72-hour surveillance operation. State commander Mitchell Ofoyeju disclosed the details at a news conference in Benin on Monday. Five suspects were arrested and are believed to be part of a network moving the drugs from Sabongida-Ora in Owan West Local Government Area to Abuja. The cannabis, with an estimated street value of N724 million, was concealed in vehiclesไผช่ฃ… as beer carton carriers. Ofoyeju stated the haulage trucks would be forfeited as exhibits. He credited the success to intelligence-driven operations and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks. Investigations continue to uncover the broader network behind the consignment. The NDLEA urged the public to provide credible tips to aid ongoing anti-drug efforts in the state.