The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the public to an illicit mixture of hard drugs called ‘combine’ discovered during a routine raid in Cross River State.
The mixture, a New Psychoactive Substance (NPS), which contains multiple strains of Cannabis Colorado, Loud and Opioids soaked in raw gin, is produced by Theodora Ita, a 40-year-old widow and mother of two, in Bassey Edom, Calabar, according to the agency.
NDLEA, in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, described “combine” as a careless mash-up of deadly substances.
He advised Nigerians against its consumption, saying it is likely to cause irreparable damage to the body.
“Combine is a mixture of strains of Cana: Colos, Loud and opioids soaked in raw gin,” the NDLEA said, warning, “There’s no shorter route to death than this because it’s a direct hit on your organs. The look alone tells of danger. Beware.”
The agency said 18 liters of ‘combine’ stored in old paint drums and ready for distribution was recovered from Ita during the operation.
The suspected culprit was said to have told NDLEA that she began the illicit drug production in October 2023.
“Theodora Ita was arrested at Bassey Edom, Calabar, by NDLEA operatives for producing and selling a lethal new psychoactive substance, NPS, locally called ‘Combine’.
“As at the time of her arrest, 18 liters of the dangerous substance in used paint drums were recovered from her,” the statement reads in part.
(Premium Times)
