NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (REVISED) ACT
Act · Health
An Act strengthens the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's powers to combat drug trafficking and abuse. It targets law enforcement officers and drug offenders for effective investigations and prosecutions. The act promotes prevention and international cooperation in drug control.
NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (REVISED) ACT
What Is This Policy?
The revised consolidation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, incorporating all amendments to strengthen NDLEA's powers to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
NDLEA investigators and prosecutors Drug traffickers and related offenders Courts trying drug offences International anti-narcotics partners
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide NDLEA with comprehensive, updated legal powers for investigating, prosecuting, and preventing drug trafficking and abuse.
Key Features
Enhanced Powers: Updated investigative and prosecutorial powers for NDLEA. Asset Forfeiture: Strengthened asset forfeiture provisions for drug trafficking proceeds. International Cooperation: Updated framework for cooperation with DEA, UNODC, and Interpol. Treatment: Provisions for mandatory treatment referral for drug-dependent persons.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide drug enforcement Beneficiaries: Public health; security Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Report drug trafficking: 0800-NDLEA Access treatment programmes at NDLEA rehabilitation centres https://www.ndlea.gov.ng Application method: Report at https://www.ndlea.gov.ng
Important Terms
The Act has been strengthened several times to address new trafficking patterns NDLEA now has powers comparable to EFCC for financial investigation of drug proceeds Sentencing for drug offences ranges from 5 years to life imprisonment
Official Resources
Website: https://www.ndlea.gov.ng Contact: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Dangerous Drugs Act Cap D1 LFN 2004, the Psychotropic Substances Act, the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act, the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, and the UN conventions on drug control ratified by Nigeria.