Apapa port seizure: Customs, NDLEA intercept 1,187kg of Cannabis hidden in imported vehicles

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized 1,187kg of Canadian Loud, a potent cannabis strain, hidden in imported vehicles at Apapa Port, just days after uncovering 25.5kg of cocaine on a Brazilian vessel.

Acting on NDLEA intelligence agencies uncovered 2,374 cannabis packages in 55 bags inside a 1x20ft container (FCIU 6369526) with two vehicles – totalling 1,187kg of illicit drugs.

In a release signed by CSC Isah Sulaiman Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Port Command for Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba.

During a joint examination, agencies discovered the stash, now in NDLEA custody, with the cannabis packed in 500g sachets.

Oshoba

Comptroller Oshoba, while speaking on the development praised NCS-NDLEA collaboration and reaffirmed Customs’ zero tolerance for smuggling.

” Few days ago, I stated that no consignment will exit our control from this port without due check. Our synergy as agencies of government will always put us ahead of criminal elements.

“No matter the volume of trade we are processing, we will never sacrifice national security and economy for any form of trade. While we are focused on collecting maximum revenue for government, our eagle eyed officers are activated to be alert at all times.

” Let me warn, once again for the umpteenth time, any trader- importer, exporter, freight forwarder or licensed customs agent that dares our resolve this Yuletide season and beyond ,will face the full wrath of the law. Investigations are ongoing on this seizure and we shall bring the perpetrators to book” Comptroller Oshoba said.