Man, woman charged in connection with drug trafficking

A Nigerian man and a Venezuelan woman were charged with associating themselves with other persons to sell drugs.

The police said in a statement that a 39-year-old Nigerian and a 25-year-old Venezuelan were remanded in custody.

As is customary in police statements, no names were given. The two were arrested on Saturday.

The woman was also accused of importing drugs and being in possession of cocaine.

Both pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Dr Josette Demicoli and were remanded in custody.

The prosecution was led by inspectors Frank Anthony Tabone and Justine Grech.

Related articles

• Five crushed to death in Lagos-Ibadan expressway
• Emir of Kano, Sanusi buys new N132m Rolls Royce for Sallah
• Eagles Coach Reject Residential Quarters for being "too Big"
• Armed robbers raid Ogenyi Onazi's home, vow to return
• 50-year-old man arrested for raping 13-year-old girl
• UNILAG disowns text messages offering admission