Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 1,187kg (1.19 tonnes) of Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed inside an imported vehicle.
The seizure was made barely five days after the two agencies uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel.
The agencies uncovered a total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1×20 container laden with two vehicles, following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA.
In the course of joint examination, the agencies discovered the seizure which has been taken into the custody of the NDLEA.
A breakdown of the drugs indicates that they were packed in 500 grammes per sachet.
The Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba commended the robust synergy between the NCS and NDLEA, reiterating the service zero tolerance for smuggling.
He noted: “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.”
