Customs Burst Indian Hemp syndicates
...Arrest 4, seize 553 parcels
The Seme Command of Nigeria Customs Service has seized a large chunk of Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian Hemp. Officers of the command were on routine patrol along the Abidjan - Lagos Corridor when they intercepted a Ford Bus with registration number EPE 622 YC at Gbatrome, Badagry.
Upon searching the bus, seven large sacks containing five hundred and fifty-three (553) parcels of Cannabis Sativa, also known as Indian Hemp, were discovered.
The four male occupants of the vehicle comprising two civilians and two members of one of the sister security agencies conveying the contraband items were arrested.
The contraband narcotics valued at about Ten million Naira and the means of conveyance were taken to the station at Seme and detained pending further investigations.
Also taken to the station are the four male suspects who have volunteered statements. However, the two members of one of the sister security agencies were handed over to their agency for further necessary action.
A preliminary investigation following the questioning of the suspects revealed that the Indian hemp was destined for Kaduna State.
The Area Controller of the Command Comptroller Dera Nnadi, mni, condemned this nefarious means of earning a living by some members of the society who have no consideration for the damaging effects of hard drugs which contribute to crime in the country. He enjoined members of the society who traverse the Seme Corridor to take advantage of the trade facilitation effort of the Nigeria Customs Service and engage in a legitimate business.
Meanwhile, the Area Controller who doubles as the Chairman of the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, urged all stakeholders and officers and men of Nigeria Customs Service and sister border agencies along the corridor to remain vigilant during the Sallah celebration as smugglers may wish to take advantage of the public holidays to engage in their reprehensible acts.
Compt. Nnadi also directed them to ensure that all facilities and critical government infrastructures in their Area of responsibility are protected during this period as always.
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