Twelve parcels of cocaine were discovered in the false bottoms of food flasks at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The consignment was destined for the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic Airlines flight. Agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made the interception during a routine security check. The drug was cleverly concealed to evade detection during airport screening. According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to disrupt international drug trafficking routes. A fashion designer was among those arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt. Several other suspects were also taken into custody. The agency confirmed the arrest of multiple individuals but did not disclose their full identities. The fashion designer's involvement marks a rare link between a known creative industry figure and narcotics smuggling. No further details were provided regarding the weight or estimated street value of the seized cocaine. Investigations are ongoing, the NDLEA stated. The agency reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking through intelligence and surveillance at exit points.
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