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

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

By Joe Njoku,
Global Freight News.

Few days ago after officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command and the Nigeria 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 Indica concealed inside imported vehicles.

Following intelligence report provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered a total of 2,374 packages of Cannabis in 55 bags hidden inside a 1×20 ft container with number FCIC 7369526 laden with 2 vehicles. Total weight of the drug is 1,187kg.

Both agencies discovered the drug in the course of joint and it has been taken into the custody of the NDLEA. A breakdown of the drugs shows that they were packed in 500 grams per sachet.

Speaking on the seizure, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller of Apapa Premier Port Command, commended the robust synergy demonstrated between the NCS and NDLEA while championing the service zero tolerance for smuggling.

According to him, “Few days ago, I stated that no consignments 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 alert at all times.

“Let me warn, once again for the umpteenth time, any trader -importer, exporter, freight forwarders or licensed customs agents that dares our resolve this Yuletide season and beyond, will face the full wrath of the law. Investigations are ongoing and we shall bring the perpetrators to book,” he said.