N​DLEA begins investigation of Arik Air staff arrested with 20kg of cocaine at Heathrow Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has commenced an investigation into the operations of Arik Airlines after a member of its staff was arrested with cocaine in London, according Premium Times.

In a statement Tuesday, the NDLEA said a “full scale”‎ investigation would unmask those behind the act.

Chika Udensi, an air steward with Arik Airline, on Monday​,​ ​was found with​ 20 kilogrammes of substances that tested positive to cocaine at Heathrow Airport.

The National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom notified the NDLEA of the arrest.

''We shall work closely with our international collaborators on the matter. Arik Airline will be sanctioned if found wanting,'' Ahmadu Giade, the NDLEA Chairman, said.

Monday’s arrest would be the second time in two years a crew member of the airline would be arrested with substances suspected to be cocaine.

- Premium Times