SEME CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS 553 PARCELS OF CANNABIS SATIVA … ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS

The Seme Customs Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 553 parcels of Canabis Sativa which has a street value of about N10 million arresting four suspects alongside the hard drug.

The command, led by Comptroller Dera Nnadi disclosed this in a statement on Friday through a press release signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC Abdullahi Hussaini.

The release reads in parts, ”On the 21st of April, 2023 at about 4:03p.m, officers of the command, while on routine patrol along the Abidjan – Lagos Corridor, intercepted a Ford Bus with registration number, EPE 622 YC at Gbatrome, Badagry; Upon search of the bus, seven large sacks containing 553 parcels of cannabis sativa, also known as Indian hemp, were discovered.

“Also, Four male occupants of the vehicle, comprising of two civilians and two members of one of the sister security agencies conveying the contraband items were arrested

The contraband narcotics worth about N10 million and the means of conveyance were taken to the station at Seme and detained, pending further investigations”.

“Also taken to the station are the four male suspects who have volunteered statements.

“However, the two members of one of the sister security agency were handed over to their agency for further necessary action.

“Preliminary investigation following the questioning of the suspects revealed that the Indian hemp was destined for Kaduna State” the statement said.

Continuing, “The Area Controller of the Command Comptroller Dera Nnadi, mni, has condemned this nefarious means of earning a living by some members of the society who have no consideration for the damaging effects of hard drugs which contribute to crime in the country. He enjoined members of the society who traverse the Seme Corridor to take advantage of the trade facilitation effort of the Nigeria Customs Service and engage in a legitimate business.

Meanwhile, the Customs Area Controller Seme Command and Chairman of the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, mni wishes all stakeholders and officers and men of Nigeria Customs Service and sister border agencies along the corridor to remain vigilant during the Sallah celebration as smugglers may wish to take advantage the public holidays to engage in their reprehensible acts.

He also called on them to ensure that all facilities and critical government infrastructures in their Area of responsibility are protected during this period as always.

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