By Akinwale Kasali
A new Cannabis Variant called ‘California Loud’ has been discovered by anti drug agency, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Lagos.
The Agency stated it discovered a secret Laboratory used for the production of Colorado — a potent synthetic variant of cannabis — inside a residential building in Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.
The NDLEA stated that investigations and operation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect, Stephen Imoh, after months of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, spoke about the emergence of the Cannabis Variant, California Loud, when he featured on TVC News Programme, This Morning.
Babafemi added that, “Loud is another strain of cannabis. It is a potent one that is stronger than what we have here. That’s the attraction. The taste is usually stronger and more potent. That’s why young people go for these two.
“Recently in Lagos, we have also discovered a new variant coming in, which is called ‘California Loud’.
“It is really a big challenge on our hands. This is why everyone needs to get involved—whether at the family level, community, or society at large,” he added.
He explained the dangers of the synthetic drug and its impact on those involved in its production.
“The THC comes from the cannabis itself. Then they bring some other chemicals and mix them with the THC. That’s what makes it synthetic, meaning it’s not just one substance, which makes it very dangerous,” he said.
He further revealed that the suspect had already begun suffering the physical consequences of exposure to the chemicals used in the process.
“If you look at the skin of the young man, he’s already suffering from skin pigmentation. His skin is peeling off as a result of the effects of the chemicals he came in contact with during production,” Babafemi noted.
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