In line with the CGC's policy trust of collaboration, consolidation and innovation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal in conjunction with Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), had intercepted a consignment of cannabis indica weighing 51.25kg valued at N256,250,OOO million naira.
Handing over the seized items to NDLEA officials on Wednesday 11th of September, 2024, the Customs Area Comptroller of the command, Compt. Joy Eghosa Edeldouk in her statement said that the vigilant officers, intercepted a consignment of cannabis indica weighing 51.25kg.
In her words, "This violates the provision of the Nigeria Customs Senv'ice Act 2023, section 55 sub-section lc and If.
This interception is a testament to our continued dedication and commitment to safeguarding our borders from the importation of illicit and harmful substances.
According to her, "the negative impact of drugs such as cannabis indica, on individuals, families and society at large ranges from destruction of lives, increase in crime, fueling violence and crisis as well as other societal vices. By keeping these dangerous substances out of our communities, we are preventing untold harm and helping secure a safer future for our citizens, particularly our youth who are most vulnerable to the allure of these harmful substances.
Comptroller Edeldouk further handed over the consignment, along with the suspects involved, to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.
She however hinted that the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on these individuals, and cautioned that anyone caught attempting to smuggle contraband or banned substances into Nigeria will face the same fate.
She send strong warning to unscrupulous importers to steer clear of illicit goods,
"I would like to take this opportunity to send a strong and clear warning to all unscrupulous importers who may be contemplating testing the resolve of the Nigerian Customs Service. Let it be known that we are unwavering in our duty to protect the integrity of our borders and will not hesitate to bring those involved in illegal importation to justice.
The Nigerian Customs Service, in collaboration with other agencies, will continue to intensify its efforts to rid the country of dangerous contraband.
Edeldouk maintained that there is no room for criminality in Nigeria Custom Service, and anyone who dare to breach the law of the country will be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
She thanked the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for their steadfast support and guidance, and to assure them that officers and men of the command will continue to comply fully with the service mandate.
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