The Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday displayed three containers with 684 packets of Cannabis Indica seized at the port.
The drugs weighed 341.025kg with a street value of N682, 050,000.00.
According to the Controller of the Command, Compt. Dera Nnadi, while showcasing the seized drugs to newsmen said the items were being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in line with existing interagency collaboration and the MOU signed between the NDLEA and NCS
The seized containers, which arrived from a source country, were found to contain a total of 684 packets of Cannabis Indica, weighing 341.025 kg.
Details of the seizures as stated by Compt. Nnadi were as follows:
Container Number MSMU 518030/2 (1x40ft): A joint 100% physical examination conducted on August 2, 2024, revealed 77 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 38.5 kg. The container was declared to contain three used vehicles.
Container Number MSMU 602957/0 (1x40ft): Examined on August 8, 2024, this container held 532 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 265.025 kg. No declaration had been entered for this consignment.
Container Number FSCU 927461/3 (1x40ft):
Also examined on August 8, 2024, this container contained 75 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 37.5 kg. Similar to the second container, no declaration had been entered.
Compt. Nnadi emphasized the importance of interagency collaboration in tackling the menace of illegal drug importation.
“The Command and indeed the Service will deploy all necessary resources and strategies at our disposal and in collaboration with other security and regulatory agencies to check the menace of illegal importation of illicit and dangerous substances,” he assured.
The NDLEA is currently conducting further investigations into the interdiction, with updates on arrests and prosecutions expected soon.
This operation underscores the commitment of the NCS and NDLEA to safeguarding Nigerian society from the dangers of illicit drugs.
The Tin Can Customs Command will continues to prioritize the protection of the nation through vigilant and coordinated efforts against illegal activities.
While commending the NDLEA and the media for its continued partnership, the Command boss also appreciated the efforts of the Command’s officers in facilitating the seizures.
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