Officers and men of the Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, again prove their resolve to dismantle drug peddling ring as the command seizes 1,187kg of Canadian Cloud and hand over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the spirit of inter-agency collaboration
In its determination to rid the country of all drug related menaces, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has again triumphed over attempts by dare-devil barons to import harmful substances into the country.
Coming barely five days after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel, both agencies have seized Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed in imported vehicles.
In a statement issued by the newly deployed Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Command, Isah Sulaiman, a Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC), quoted the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Emmanuel Oshoba as saying that following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden in a 1x20FT container marked FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles amounting 1,187kg of illicit drugs
“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 grams per sachet,” he said and commended the robust synergy between the NCS and NDLEA while restating the Service’s zero tolerance for smuggling.
“A 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 the 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.
Oshoba disclosed that investigations are ongoing on the seizure, adding that the Command shall bring the perpetrators to book.
