CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS N290 MILLION WORTH OF CANNABIS AT LAGOS AIRPORT, ARRESTS SUSPECT
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant seizure at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, intercepting 142 wraps of Canadian loud cannabis valued at N290 million. The suspect, who was arrested upon arrival from Canada, was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) along with the seized drugs.
According to Mr. Effiong Harrison, Comptroller of the MMIA Customs Command, the Customs Service collaborated with other agencies to prevent the entry of unwanted substances that could harm citizens' health, security, and the economy.
Harrison emphasized the importance of stopping such illicit items from entering the country, particularly due to their potential impact on youths.
"The suspect was arrested on his arrival to Nigeria from Canada. The Duty Paid Value of the intercepted Canadian loud cannabis is over N290 million, and we don’t want this kind of thing to enter our society because it will definitely affect our youths," Harrison said.
He warned perpetrators of unwanted substances to desist from the criminal activities because the Customs were determined to stop entry of such illicit items into the country. Harrison also commended the officers and men of the Customs Service for their vigilance and dedication to duty, which led to the seizure.
The seized drugs and suspect were received by Muhammad-Tukur Ahmad, Commander of Narcotics and Head of Operations at the NDLEA Airport command. Ahmad commended the Customs Service for their collaboration and assured the public of a thorough investigation to uncover all individuals connected to the seizure.
"We are assuring the public of a thorough investigation to find out all the people connected with the seizure. We know interception of drugs have been happening at the Murtala Muhammed Airport command at the same time interception is taking place here," Ahmad said.
He thanked the Comptroller for the marvelous seizure alongside the arrest of the suspect. Ahmad also appreciated the Customs Service for continuous collaboration with the NDLEA and ensuring that the Nigerian economy remained safe from saboteurs.
The NDLEA Commander assured that the agency would leave no stone unturned in investigating the seizure and bringing all those involved to justice. He also called on the public to provide information that could lead to the arrest of other suspects involved in the illicit trade.
The seizure is a significant milestone in the efforts of the Customs Service and the NDLEA to combat the illicit drug trade in Nigeria. The collaboration between the two agencies is a testament to the government's commitment to tackling the menace of drug trafficking and its associated social and economic problems.
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