The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has handed over two suspects, and 4,973 wraps of Indian hemp seized from them to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
Similarly, the command also handed over 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
Customs Area Controller, Paul Bamisaiye, said the handover of the suspects and the seized exhibits took place on February 26, 2025.
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“You will recall just last week, on February 21, 2025, to be precise, the command informed members of the press of the seizure of 53 sacks of cannabis sativa.
“In a recent operation by one of the command patrol teams on Monday, within the Badagry axis, two suspects with 29 loaves of cannabis sativa concealed in a sack of re-bagged rice were intercepted,” Bamisaiye stated.
He noted that the seizures were made across the South-Western waterways, reaffirming the customs commitment to securing the waterways and stopping illicit trade.
“This success is a result of strong inter-agency collaboration. No single agency can win this fight alone; together, we are making a real impact. Our message to smugglers is clear; we are vigilant, resolute, and will not relent,” he added.
Receiving the items, the Marine Commander of the NDLEA, Emmanuel Udo, noted that the agency will ensure proper investigation, and prosecution of the suspects, while also commending the customs for their efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.
