The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of 341.025kg of Cannabis Indica, also known as Canadian Loud, which was imported into the country.
Speaking to journalists at the command, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Dera Nnadi, revealed that the illicit substances, valued at N682 million, were seized from three containers. The containers, identified by their numbers MSMU 518030/2, MSMU 602957/0, and FSCU 927461/3, were shipped through the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Compt. Nnadi explained that the Customs Command, acting on intelligence regarding the illegal importation of drugs from one of the source countries, intercepted the containers and discovered the contraband. The total weight of the seized drugs is 341.025kg, and they have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation, in line with interagency collaboration.
“A joint 100 per cent physical examination was conducted on 2nd August 2024, revealing 77 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 38.5kg,” Nnadi said. “Another examination on 8th August 2024 uncovered 532 packets weighing 265.025kg. Together, a total of 684 packets of Cannabis Indica were found.”
The CAC emphasized that investigations by the NCS and NDLEA are ongoing, with further updates on arrests and prosecutions to be provided by the NDLEA.
Compt. Nnadi assured that the NCS is committed to using all available resources and collaborating with other security and regulatory agencies to curb the illegal importation of dangerous substances into Nigeria. “We are more than committed to deliver on this mandate,” he added, thanking stakeholders for their continued support in protecting Nigerian society.
