The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service intercept a cannabis shipment at Tin Can Island/Seaport in Lagos. Across reports, the operation involves joint action by the two agencies, with NDLEA formally taking over the seized exhibit following the interception at the port. The drugs are reported as cannabis indica with a total weight of 4,173.5 kilograms. Valuation differs slightly between outlets: one report places the shipment at more than N10.4 billion, while another cites N16.6 billion. Both accounts state that the shipment originates from Canada and that the seizure prevents the drugs from entering or being distributed within Nigeria. The reports describe the handover ceremony and the involvement of NDLEA narcotics officials and Customs personnel in securing the consignment. No details on arrests or the number of suspects are included in the provided excerpts.
NDLEA and Customs intercept cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service intercept a cannabis shipment at Tin Can Island/Seaport in Lagos. Across reports, the operation involves joint action b...
- NDLEA and the Nigeria Customs Service carry out a joint interception at Tin Can Island/Seaport in Lagos.
- The seized drugs are cannabis indica, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms.
- The shipment is reported to have originated from Canada.
- The cannabis is valued in reports at about N10.4 billion and N16.6 billion.
- NDLEA formally takes custody of the seized cannabis after the Customs interception.
Nigeria Customs and NDLEA have intercepted a massive cannabis shipment valued at N16.6bn at Tincan Island Port, preventing 4,173.5kg of drugs from Canada. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-ndlea-intercept-n16bn-cannabis-shipment/
3 months agoBy Evelyn Usman Providence Ayofeoluwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, formally took over 4,173.5 kilograms of cannabis indica valued over N10.4 billion, intercepted through a joint operation involving the agency and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, at the Tin Can Seaport in Lagos. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Assistant Commander-General of Narcotics, ACGN […] The post NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port appeared first on Vanguard News.
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