Nigeria Customs Service hands over bulk of seized illicit drugs to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun State Command on Thursday handed over 3,365 parcels and 75 sacks of cannabis sativa weighing 3,103.3kg, as well as 88 cartons of codeine cough syrup seized from smugglers to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Penpushing reports that the Customs Area Controller Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu while handing over the illicit drugs explained that the sister agency will carry out proper disposal and further investigation

The Comptroller added that since assuming office at the Command, he had implemented various strategies that have resulted in numerous successful seizures, including: smuggled foreign rice: 2,145 Bags, which is more than 4 trailers load of rice, second-hand clothing: 612 bales, used tires: 843 Pieces and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS): 6,625 litres which has been auctioned due to its combustible nature.

Penpushing further reports that he said others include cannabis sativa in coconut sizes: 1,057 parcels, cannabis sativa in bread sizes: 159 Parcels, cannabis sativa in book sizes: 2,074 parcels and cannabis sativa in sacks: 75 sacks.

The Customs Area Controller Comptroller explained that this brings the total marijuana seized to 3,365 parcels and 75 sacks weighing 3,103.3kg, which he emphasized will be properly disposed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ogun State Command.

Penpushing also reports that Shuaibu stated that the command has continued to prioritize stakeholder engagement in line with the policy thrust of the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

‘This approach is centered on collaboration with various partners, including our traditional institutions, to ensure compliance with trade laws and to foster a unified front in tackling smuggling’.

‘I must stress that our engagement with stakeholders is not merely for informational purposes, but also an opportunity to forge stronger partnerships, enhance decision-making processes, and increase trust between Customs and our critical stakeholders’, he added.

‘The benefits are mutual, including the improvement of communication channels, economic growth, and strengthened national security. It is imperative that we continue to sensitize and educate the public on the pivotal role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in fostering national security and economic stability’.

‘Alongside this, we will relentlessly enforce government policies in strict adherence to the law and international best practices. As many of you recall from our last briefing, we declared our resolve to eradicate illegal trade in dangerous drugs and other contraband within our operational areas’.

‘Since that time, and within the past two weeks, our operatives have significantly increased their efforts to combat smuggling, leading to the successful interception of a variety of prohibited items’.

Penpushing reports that the customs boss called on the public to continue supporting the command in its fight against smuggling, noting that it is only through collective effort that we can safeguard the country and realize the vision of founding fathers.

‘As we move forward, I want to reiterate that the command will continue to enforce Federal Government policies in a manner that aligns with global best practices, ensuring that we maintain high standards of operations’, he stated.

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