A 74-year-old man travelling to the United Kingdom has been arrested at the after authorities discovered a significant quantity of cocaine hidden in his luggage.
The elderly passenger was reportedly preparing to board an international flight when security officials conducted a routine inspection of his belongings. During the check, officers uncovered the suspected drugs carefully concealed among items in his luggage.
According to reports, the substances were wrapped in foil and balloons in an apparent attempt to evade detection during the screening process.
Officials immediately took the suspect into custody following the discovery. Authorities believe the concealment method suggests a deliberate effort to smuggle the drugs out of the country.
The case is now being handled by the , which has launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including possible accomplices or links to a wider trafficking network.
Drug trafficking remains a major concern for law enforcement agencies in Nigeria, particularly at major international airports where authorities continue to intensify screening and surveillance measures.
Further details about the suspect and the quantity of drugs recovered are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.