Customs, NDLEA Seizes 1,187kg of Canadian Loud in Apapa Port

Barely 5 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 inside an imported vehicles.

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‎The Apapa command of the NCS, under the able leadership of Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, while acting on credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA has uncovered a total of 2,374 packages of cannabis indica concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1x20ft container with No FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles. Total weight of the illicit drug is 1,187kg

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Both agencies, according to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chief Superintendent of Customs CSC Isah Sulaiman, in the course of joint examination, discovered the illicit drugs which were packed in 500 grams per sachet.

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‎Reacting on the seizure, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, commended the robust synergy between the NCS and NDLEA while reiterating the service zero tolerance for smuggling within the command.

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‎In his words, "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 on alert at all times.

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While warning perpetrators of these illicit traders, Compt. Oshoba said, "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".

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‎On the dangerous drugs which has been taken into the custody of the NDLEA, the command's boss reaffirmed that investigations are ongoing to bring the perpetrators to book.

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