The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized a large consignment of Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed inside an imported vehicle at the Apapa Port.
This comes barely five days after both agencies uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel – MV San Antonio.
The Public Relations Officer of the Apapa Customs Command, CSC Isah Suleiman who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said that the total weight of the illicit drug is 1,187kg.
Suleiman explained that following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered a total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1×20 container with No FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles.
He further revealed that both agencies, in the course of a joint examination, 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 grams per sachet.
Speaking on the seizure, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, commended the robust synergy between the NCS and NDLEA, while reiterating the Service’s 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”, he said.
Comptroller Oshoba pointed out that investigations are ongoing on the seizure, adding that the perpetrators shall be brought to book.
