The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has transferred over 4,973 loaves of cannabis sativa and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine as well as 2 suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
The Command had announced the interception of 53 sacks of cannabis sativa last Friday.
However, the Comptroller of the Command, Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye during his hand over speech on Wednesday disclosed that the Command’s patrol team on Monday, February 24, 2025, equally intercepted two suspects with 29 loaves of cannabis sativa concealed in a sack of rebagged rice within Badagry axis.
His words: “Today, we formally hand over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, two suspects and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to NDLEA and NAFDAC respectively for further investigation and prosecution.
“These seizures were made across the South-Western waterways, reaffirming our commitment at the Western Marine Command to securing our waterways and stopping illicit trade.”
Comptroller Bamisaiye stated that the success is a result of strong inter-agency collaboration, acknowledging that no single agency can win “this fight alone, and together, we are making a real impact.”
He expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and the management team for providing the right equipment, welfare, and good working conditions that empower its officers to carry out their duties effectively.
“To our colleagues in NDLEA and NAFDAC, we trust this handover will aid the fight against drug abuse and illicit trade. Our message to smugglers is clear—we are vigilant, we are resolute, and we will not relent,” the Comptroller added.
