Overview

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act establishes the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enforce laws against the cultivation, processing, sale, trafficking, and use of hard drugs in Nigeria. The Act, which came into effect on December 29, 1989, is divided into five parts. Part I details the establishment, composition, functions, and special powers of the Agency. The Agency is composed of a Chairman, representatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Military Intelligence, Customs, State Security Service, and other members. Its functions include enforcement of drug laws, investigation of drug-related offenses, and coordination with international bodies. Special powers include arrest, search, seizure, and freezing of assets. Part II outlines offences such as importation, exportation, possession, and trafficking of drugs like cocaine and heroin, with penalties including life imprisonment. Offences also include conspiracy, tampering with drugs, and obstruction. Part III covers forfeiture of assets of persons arrested for drug offences, including interim and final forfeiture orders, and disclosure of assets. Part IV applies certain enactments and requires Nigerian diplomatic missions to supply information. Part V establishes the Agency's fund, accounts, annual reports, and regulations prohibiting obstruction of Agency officers. The Act repeals previous drug laws and includes schedules for asset declaration forms and freezing orders. Key entities mentioned include the NDLEA, Nigeria Police Force, Military Intelligence, Customs, State Security Service, and the Attorney-General of the Federation. Document type is a legal Act, classified as 'policy'. Language is English.

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