Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is escalating its fight against drug trafficking by focusing on the financial networks supporting cartels. NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa announced a shift in strategy, moving beyond simply arresting drug offenders to seizing their assets. This new approach aims to dismantle the economic power of these criminal organizations, disrupting their operations at a fundamental level. The agency is actively pursuing asset forfeiture, targeting bank accounts and properties linked to illicit drug trade. This initiative represents a significant intensification of Nigeria’s efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes. The NDLEA believes that crippling the financial resources of cartels will have a more lasting impact than arrests alone. Further details on the operation are available via PunchNG.