Ubah, 42, was apprehended after intense undercover operations in connection with illegal exportation of 576kg of narcotics to Durban, South Africa through Apapa Port, Lagos. The drug was made up of 266kg of methamphetamine and 310kg of ephedrine and valued at N4.6bn.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is also known as Etochukwu Alaek Weubah and Eto Ubah. It was gathered that Ubah has a company, Visoch Resources Ltd, a floor tile company which he uses as a cover for his clandestine drug business.
He was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed Airport upon arrival from Enugu. The methamphetamine was hidden inside packs of Golden Morn and Indomie Noodles while the ephedrine was concealed among gallons of palm oil.
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