A 34-year-old South African woman has been arrested by operatives of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after allegedly being found with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
The suspect, identified as Qhina Beauty, was reportedly arrested while attempting to board a flight to South Africa, according to a report by Sahara Reporters published on October 25, 2026.
The arrest was made as part of the NDLEA’s efforts to combat drug trafficking through Nigeria’s international airports.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged trafficking attempt and further details of the investigation had not been provided in the available report.
The case adds to ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to curb the movement of illicit drugs across the country’s borders.
The suspect’s arrest and the alleged seizure of the cocaine remain subject to the relevant legal proceedings.
