FOU ‘Zone A’ Intercepts N3.951bn Worth of Cannabis, Codeine, Others ... Hands Over To NDLEA Along Side 3 Suspects

The FedeThe Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has intercepted narcotics and pharmaceutical products and other goods which has a combined street value of N3.951billion with 3 suspects aarressted in connection with the seizures.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, held at the Unit's headquarters in Ikeja earlier today, 3rd of September, 2926, the Area Controller of FOU Zone A, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, said the seizures demonstrated the unit’s commitment to protecting national security, public health and the economic well-being of Nigerians. 

Giving an insight insight on the seizures, the Area Controller said his men intercepted 5,669 parcels and 19 sacks of synthetic strain of Cannabis Sativa weighing 3,116.9kg, alongside other cannabis products and one wrap of Crystal Methamphetamine weighing 0.35kg.

Other narcotics seized included 49 wraps of Cannabis (Skunk) weighing 26.1kg, 3½ packs of ground Cannabis (Skunk) weighing 3.45kg, two 5 of granulated Cannabis weighing 1kg and 11 small packs weighing 0.35kg.

The unit also seized 24 packets of Backwoods Russian Cream Cigars, The seized narcotics were subsequently handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with its statutory mandate. Other illicit drugs also handed over were pharmaceutical products comprising 1,754 packs and 6,948 sachets of tramadol tablets, including 225mg and 100mg variants, as well as 1,200 Hypnox tablets and 97 bottles of codeine syrup. 

Compt.Aliyu expressed concerns over the illicit movement of narcotics and controlled substances, warning that drug trafficking poses significant threats to public health, national security and the future of younger generations in the country.

Comptroller Aliyu said the seizures were the outcome of sustained intelligence-driven anti-smuggling operations along border corridors, highways and other strategic locations within the unit’s area of responsibility.

He described the illicit movement of controlled substances as a major threat to public health, national security and the future of young Nigerians, warning that drug trafficking fuels addiction, criminality and violence.

The Customs boss also disclosed that the interception of four cylinders of high-grade mercury, each weighing 34.5kg, which he said are used in small-scale illegal gold mining.

He explained that the chemical, which has significant environmental hazards, is controlled under the Minamata Convention and would be handed over to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) for appropriate action.

Aliyu stressed that effective enforcement against smuggling and trans-border crime required stronger inter-agency collaboration through intelligence sharing, joint operations and coordinated enforcement.

He assured that FOU Zone ‘A’ would sustain surveillance, patrols and intelligence-led operations while facilitating legitimate trade and preventing the movement of prohibited and harmful goods.

ral Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has intercepted narcotics and pharmaceutical products and other goods which has a combined street value of N3.951billion with 3 suspects aarressted in connection with the seizures.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, held at the Unit's headquarters in Ikeja earlier today, 3rd of September, 2926, the Area Controller of FOU Zone A, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, said the seizures demonstrated the unit’s commitment to protecting national security, public health and the economic well-being of Nigerians.

Giving an insight insight on the seizures, the Area Controller said his men intercepted 5,669 parcels and 19 sacks of synthetic strain of Cannabis Sativa weighing 3,116.9kg, alongside other cannabis products and one wrap of Crystal Methamphetamine weighing 0.35kg.

Other narcotics seized included 49 wraps of Cannabis (Skunk) weighing 26.1kg, 3½ packs of ground Cannabis (Skunk) weighing 3.45kg, two 5 of granulated Cannabis weighing 1kg and 11 small packs weighing 0.35kg.

The unit also seized 24 packets of Backwoods Russian Cream Cigars, The seized narcotics were subsequently  handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with its statutory mandate. Other illicit drugs also handed over were pharmaceutical products comprising 1,754 packs and 6,948 sachets of tramadol tablets, including 225mg and 100mg variants, as well as 1,200 Hypnox tablets and 97 bottles of codeine syrup.

Compt. a Aliyu expressed concern over the illicit movement of narcotics and controlled substances, warning that drug trafficking poses significant threats to public health, national security and the future of younger generations in the country.

Comptroller Gambo said the seizures were the outcome of sustained intelligence-driven anti-smuggling operations along border corridors, highways and other strategic locations within the unit’s area of responsibility.

He described the illicit movement of controlled substances as a major threat to public health, national security and the future of young Nigerians, warning that drug trafficking fuels addiction, criminality and violence.

The Customs boss also disclosed that the  interception of four cylinders of high-grade mercury, each weighing 34.5kg, which he said are used in small-scale illegal gold mining.

He explained that the chemical, which has significant environmental hazards, is controlled under the Minamata Convention and would be handed over to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) for appropriate action.

Aliyu stressed that effective enforcement against smuggling and trans-border crime required stronger inter-agency collaboration through intelligence sharing, joint operations and coordinated enforcement.

He assured that FOU Zone ‘A’ would sustain surveillance, patrols and intelligence-led operations while facilitating legitimate trade and preventing the movement of prohibited and harmful goods.