Apapa Customs, NDLEA Seize 1,187kg of Canadian Loud
By Asuquo Nuwak
Apapa Customs, NDLEA Seize 1,187kg of Canadian Loud
In barely 5 days after the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered 25.5kg cocaine in a Brazilian flagged vessel, both agencies have seized Canadian Loud, an expensive strain of cannabis concealed inside an imported vehicles.
Following credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA, both agencies uncovered a total of 2,374 packages of cannabis concealed in 55 bags hidden inside a 1x20ft container with No FCIU 6369526 laden with two vehicles, weighing 1,187kg
Upon joint examination, both agencies discovered the seizure which has been taken into the custody of the NDLEA. A breakdown of the drugs indicates that they were packed in 500 grams per sachet
Commenting on the seizure, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller of Apapa Area Command, commended the robust synergy between the NCS and NDLEA, while reiterating the service zero tolerance for smuggling.
He cast his mind back to few days ago, when he stated that no consignment will exit the command’s control from this port without due check, adding that their synergy as agencies of government will always put them ahead of criminal elements.
Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba is quoted as saying that: “No matter the volume of trade we are processing, we will never sacrifice national security and economy for any form of trade. While we are focused on collecting maximum revenue for government, our eagle eyed officers are activated to be alert at all times”.
He however, once again for the umpteenth time, warned any trader- importer, exporter, freight forwarder or licensed customs agent that dares their resolve this yuletide season and beyond ,will face the full wrath of the law.
At the end of the event, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, said
investigations are ongoing on this seizure and they shall bring the perpetrators to book.
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