Customs Hand Over Seized Marijuana Worth Over N700m To NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command has handed over 120 sacks containing 10,551 loaves of Cannabis Sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Odaudu Salefu, on Monday revealed that the seizure has a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N704.5 million.

Salefu disclosed that the items were seized during three different operations at Jegemo Island opposite Iworo Ajido Waterfront and Asipa Beach along the Seme border on November 9, December 2 and January 19.

The Comptroller asked that Nigerians desist from illicit and illegal cross-border trade practices as it is terrible for the general economy, health and welfare of citizens.

Receiving the items, the NDLEA Commander, Paul Ahom, appreciated the seizure, while assuring the Customs Service of continued partnership to curb the smuggling of drugs into the country.

In another development, troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with Customs operatives intercepted two boats carrying suspected drug items.

A statement signed by the spokesperson, 81 Division, Olabisi Ayeni, said, “Acting on actionable intelligence, the troops conducted a stealth operation at Ajido in Badagry, Lagos state and successfully uncovered 27 sacks containing the suspected drugs.

“Regrettably, the suspects managed to evade arrest by jumping into the river upon sighting the troops.”