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Agencies That Control Drug Trafficking
Meaning of Agencies

Agencies are official organizations or bodies set up by the government to perform specific tasks or provide certain services. Examples include the police, customs, or health organizations.



Agencies That Control Drug Trafficking

These are government organizations whose job is to prevent, detect, and stop the illegal production, sale, and distribution of drugs.

They enforce laws, seize illegal drugs, arrest traffickers, and educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse. Examples include NDLEA, NAFDAC, Customs, Police, NSCDC, and DSS.




Agencies That Control Drug Trafficking in Nigeria

  1. NDLEA – National Drug Law Enforcement Agency: Enforces laws against drug production, trafficking, and abuse, seizes drugs, and conducts awareness campaigns.

  2. NAFDAC – National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control: Regulates manufacture, import, sale, and use of drugs, ensuring only safe substances reach the public.

  3. NCS – Nigeria Customs Service: Monitors import/export of goods, intercepts illicit drugs at ports and borders.

  4. NPF – Nigeria Police Force: Investigates, prosecutes, and arrests drug traffickers while collaborating with other agencies.

  5. NSCDC – Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps: Protects public infrastructure, enforces drug laws, and participates in community awareness programs.

  6. DSS – Department of State Services: Gathers intelligence on drug trafficking, supports anti-drug operations, and works with agencies to maintain security.






Revision Questions

  1. What does NDLEA stand for and what is its main function?

  2. State the full meaning of NAFDAC and one role it plays in controlling drugs.

  3. How does the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) help to stop drug trafficking?

  4. Mention two ways the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is involved in controlling drug trafficking.

  5. What is the role of NSCDC in preventing drug abuse?

  6. Explain how the Department of State Services (DSS) supports anti-drug operations in Nigeria.



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