Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 55 year old suspected drug baron in Lagos after uncovering 324kg of Colorado, a potent synthetic strain of cannabis, worth an estimated N972 million.

The suspect, identified as Shoremi Kayode, was picked up on Wednesday, August 13, during an intelligence led raid at his residence on 37 Ogundare Street, Ipaja Estate, Ipaja.

According to a statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, officers swooped on the property and recovered the massive consignment of illicit drugs neatly packaged for distribution.

In addition to the drugs, the agency also seized two vehicles believed to be used for the illicit trade a Mercedes Benz and a Toyota Corolla.

This arrest is part of the force ongoing crackdown on high profile traffickers and distributors across the country. The agency will not relent until they dismantle these networks feeding the drug market, Babafemi said.

The NDLEA said investigations are ongoing and that Kayode will be charged to court once proceedings are concluded.

The latest bust adds to a string of high value seizures by the agency in Lagos this year, as it intensifies operations against the importation and sale of Colorado and other hard drugs in urban communities.