transnational drug syndicates ever uncov- ered in Nigeria, arresting a notorious drug baron, three Mexican meth “cooks” and six Nigerian collaborators during coordi - nated operations in Ogun and Lagos states. The agency recovered methamphetamine and precursor chemicals valued at over ₦480 billion deep inside a forest in Ijebu area of Ogun State. The operation, described as the biggest meth- amphetamine seizure in Nigeria’s history, was carried out by elite operatives of the NDLEA Special Operations Unit following months of intelligence gathering and surveillance. Speaking at a media briefing …