NDLEA discovers illegal drug laboratory in Imo State

The National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered an illegal methamphetamine drug laboratory in Orlu, Imo state.

According to a report by TVC News, 77kg of Crystal Meth and different equipment were also recovered from the illegal drug Laboratory.

The news report also noted that this is the 15th Meth lab that has been uncovered in Nigeria between 2011 and 2018. The owner has been arrested and is currently in the agency’s custody.

Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity