NEWS: NDLEA Arrests 38-Year-Old South African Woman With 5.75kg Heroin At Abuja Airport

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Abuja, Nigeria— Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a 38-year-old South African woman, Jessica Ann Will, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA Abuja for trafficking  5.75 kilograms of heroin.

The arrest happened on *6th July, 2026* at the Arrival Baggage Hall, according to details on the NDLEA exhibit board.

*How The Arrest Happened*
According to NDLEA, Jessica Ann Will arrived Nigeria from *Brakpan, South Africa* via an international flight.

During routine screening at NAIA, NDLEA officers became suspicious and conducted a thorough search. The heroin was discovered concealed in her luggage.

Photos released by NDLEA show the suspect holding an exhibit board with her details:
- *NAME*: WILL JESSICA ANN
- *AGE*: 38 YEARS OLD  
- *SEX*: FEMALE
- *POA*: ARRIVAL - BAGGAGE HALL
- *DOA*: 6TH JULY, 2026
- *LGA/STATE*: BRAKPAN/SOUTH AFRICA
- *TYPE OF DRUG*: HEROIN
- *WEIGHT*: 5.75KG

The seized drugs were also displayed on a table in front of her, wrapped in yellow parcels.

*The Drug Seizure*
1.  *Weight*: 5.75kg of heroin
2.  *Estimated Street Value*: Over ₦1 billion based on NDLEA’s 2026 valuation
3.  *Origin*: Brakpan, South Africa
4.  *Point of Arrest*: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja - Arrival Hall

The suspect is currently in NDLEA custody and the case is under investigation.

The NDLEA has intensified operations at all international airports in 2026. The Chairman/Chief Executive, *Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd)* has repeatedly warned that the agency will profile every passenger regardless of nationality.

This arrest at NAIA shows the agency’s commitment to stopping Nigeria from being used as a transit or destination point for hard drugs.

Legal Consequences
Under the NDLEA Act, trafficking in heroin attracts severe penalties. If convicted, offenders face lengthy jail terms and forfeiture of assets used in the crime.

The suspect will be charged to court after investigation is concluded.

Public Reactions
The news has generated reactions online with many Nigerians commending NDLEA for the bust.

Comments include:
_"NDLEA is working. Big arrest"_ 
_"5.75kg is a lot. Thank God they caught her"_ 
_"South Africa to Nigeria route needs more checking"_
1.  Airport Security: Shows NAIA screening is effective
2.  *International Drug Trade*: Highlights the South Africa-Nigeria trafficking route
3.  *NDLEA 2026 Crackdown*: Part of the agency’s wider war against drug trafficking

The arrest of Jessica Ann Will is another win for NDLEA in its fight against drug trafficking. 
Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine if she has links to a wider drug network.

If you have useful information about drug activities, NDLEA urges the public to call their toll-free lines.



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