The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a bicycle parts dealer for ingesting heroin worth 1.700kg.

CEOAFRICA.com gathered that Nweke Livinus Uchenna, 40, was found to have ingested narcotics during routine search of passengers on Ethihad flight at the arrival hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. He was said to have began his journey from Pakistan.

While confirming the incident to journalists, NDLEA commander at the Lagos airport, Hamza Umar said that the suspect excreted 100 wraps of substances that tested positive for heroin.

“While he was under observation, Nweke Livinus Uchenna excreted 100 wraps of heroin. He has provided useful information that the investigation team are working on,” Hamza stated.

Meanwhile, the alleged drug dealer said he was involved in the business as a way of paying back his huge debts.

 “I was a successful dealer of bicycle parts until I lost 9 million naira to fraudsters in 2009. That was the beginning of my problems. As I speak, I am heavily indebted to the extent that I am afraid to switch on my cell phones. My brother is also bedridden for three years and they look unto me for assistance. I feel sad that I am in this condition. Circumstances forced me to collect 450,000 naira to smuggle drugs from Pakistan. I pray for forgiveness” Nweke said sorrowfully and regrettably.