Identifier
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06LAGOS285
2006-02-24 15:55:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Consulate Lagos
Cable title:  

UP-06-9259, NIGERIA: ARRESTS OF 3 NIGERIANS 1

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UNCLAS LAGOS 000285 

SIPDIS

DEA HRS FOR OI,OID,OSE,OEE,SARI
STATE FOR INL/AF/W, INR/AA
POSTS FOR DEA OR NARCOR
FROM DEA CA SAM GAYE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SNAR ASEC NI
SUBJECT: UP-06-9259, NIGERIA: ARRESTS OF 3 NIGERIANS 1
DUTCH NATIONAL

UNCLAS LAGOS 000285

SIPDIS

DEA HRS FOR OI,OID,OSE,OEE,SARI
STATE FOR INL/AF/W, INR/AA
POSTS FOR DEA OR NARCOR
FROM DEA CA SAM GAYE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SNAR ASEC NI
SUBJECT: UP-06-9259, NIGERIA: ARRESTS OF 3 NIGERIANS 1
DUTCH NATIONAL


1. ON February 20, 2006, Sierra Leoneon authorities arrested
3 Nigerians and 1 Dutch national at Lungi International
Airport in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Authorities seized 18.4
kilograms of cocaine. The cocaine was strapped on their
bodies. All four suspects were about to board an Astraues
flight from Lungi International to London, when authorities
subjected them to a search of their persons, at which time
the cocaine was discovered.


2. During post-arrest interrogation by the police CID, the
suspects admitted carrying drugs but declined making further
statements. meanwhile, the Sierra leoneon National Drug
Control Agency continues its investigation.


3. The information regarding the arrests and seizures was
passed on to DEA Lagos by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime.
DEA Lagos will attempt to verify the arrests and seizures,
and then ascertain more details.


INDEXING SECTION:

1. Handsome Friday Okafor, Nigerian male, PP NO.A2355024;
carrying 3.32 kilograms strapped on body.


2. IGNATIUS Ezimora, Nigerian male, PP NO.A2981159; carrying
6.34 kilograms strapped on body.


3. Mathew Okechukwu Echefudike, Nigerian male, PP
NO.A1836919; carrying 5.44 kilograms strapped on body.


4. Harvey Jozef Reinita, Dutch national, PP NO.NG2477748;
carrying 3.30 kilograms strapped on body.
BROWNE