NIGERIA CUSTOMS FOILS DRUG SMUGGLING: 341kg of Cannabis Indica Seized at Tin Can Island Port

By Aluta News
October 02, 2024

In a major crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, the Tincan Island Port Area Command has intercepted three containers filled with dangerous drugs. The Customs Area Controller, DA NNADI, unveiled the seizures in Lagos on Wednesday, highlighting the Command’s proactive stance against drug smuggling.

The seized drugs are being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of an ongoing interagency collaboration

This partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NDLEA and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), aims to combat illicit drug importation.

The Command’s swift action was prompted by actionable intelligence on suspected drug importation from a source country. This strategic move showcases the effectiveness of the Command’s surveillance and intelligence gathering capabilities.

In the coming weeks, the Command plans to hand over additional containers of similar nature to the NDLEA after consultations with Customs Headquarters. This sustained effort underscores the commitment to curbing the illicit drug trade in Nigeria.

Here are the details of the three containers seized at Tin Can Island Port:

Container 1: MSMU 518030/2
– Contents: 77 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 38.5kg
– Examination Date: August 2, 2024
– Declaration: Made on July 30, 2024, listing three used vehicles ¹

Container 2: MSMU 602957/0
– Contents: 532 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 265.025kg
– Examination Date: August 8, 2024
– Shipping Company: MSC
– Declaration: None ¹

Container 3: FSCU 927461/3
– Contents: 75 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 37.5kg
– Examination Date: August 8, 2024

These seizures are part of the Nigerian Customs Service’s efforts to combat illicit drug importation. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has also been working to curb drug trafficking, with notable successes, including the seizure of over 876.453kg of illicit drugs at Tin Can Island Port