Judge Conducts Trial at N480bn Methamphetamine Laboratory Site in Ogun, Nigeria

A judge has inspected and conducted a trial at a vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun, Nigeria, where 2,419.48 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at over N480 billion were allegedly produced. The court has adjourned further hearing in the matter until July 24.

22 Jul, 20:19 — 22 Jul, 20:21

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This story highlights the unusual step of conducting a trial at the crime scene, underscoring the severity of drug trafficking in Nigeria and the judicial system's efforts to address it. The large value of the seized drugs indicates a significant blow to illicit drug operations.

Key entitiesJustice Musa Kakaki Ogun State Methamphetamine Laboratory

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A judge conducted a trial at a methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun, Nigeria.
The alleged value of the methamphetamine produced at the facility is over N480 billion.
The court adjourned the hearing until July 24.

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Justice Musa Kakaki is the presiding judge.

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The alleged value of the methamphetamine produced is N480 billion.

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The facility was used to produce 2,419.48 kilogrammes of methamphetamine.

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The specific quantity of methamphetamine allegedly produced at the facility (2,419.48 kilogrammes)

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Premium TimesMostly Factual38d ago

Judge visists, conducts hard drugs suspects’ trial at vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun

The prosecution alleges that the facility was used to produce 2,419.48 kilogrammes of methamphetamine valued at more than N480 billion. The post Judge visists, conducts hard drugs suspects’ trial at vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Emmanuel Agbo

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vanguard-ngMixed38d ago

₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24

Following the inspection, Justice Musa Kakaki adjourned further hearing in the matter till Friday, July 24, The post ₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Oboh

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First report: Premium Times · 22 Jul, 20:19|Full coverage: 2 · 1m|Window: 1m

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Judge visists, conducts hard drugs suspects’ trial at vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun

vanguard-ng22 Jul, 20:21Latest update

₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24

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On-site Trial and InspectionJuly 22

A judge visited and conducted part of the trial at the alleged methamphetamine laboratory site.

AdjournmentJuly 22

Following the inspection, the court adjourned the hearing to a later date.

Judge Conducts Trial at N480bn Methamphetamine Laboratory Site in Ogun, Nigeria

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Judge visists, conducts hard drugs suspects’ trial at vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun

₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24

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Judge visists, conducts hard drugs suspects’ trial at vast methamphetamine laboratory site in Ogun

₦480bn Meth factory trial: Court inspects Ogun drug lab, adjourns hearing to July 24

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