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Lagos; The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi has said the service intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs including cannabis indica,prohibited codein and other illicit drugs from Canada and India.
Adeniyi made this disclosure to the newen in Lagos on Friday saying that the intercepted drugs valued at 4 billion.
He said among the intercepted drugs at Tincan Island command were 172kg of cannabis steeld in three drums was intercepted through intelligent unit of the service.
According to the CGC, a breakdown of the drugs include three plastic drums of cannabis indica, 46 bags of cannabis indica , 877 codeine syrup and
82 cartons of other other drugs valued at 4 billion.
(From L-R the representative of NDLEA, the customs controller Tincan Island,Comptroller Dera Nnadi the Comptroller -General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi and the Zonal Coordinator Zone A, ACG Saidu Yusuf, nd command, and during the briefing of the intercepted cannabis, codeine in Lagos on Friday.)
He said that the cannabis was intercepted in two of 40ft Container while the intercepted codeine contained in two of 40ft container.
Adeniyi who described the seizures as a warning to those involved in the unlawful acts, saying that the service would ensure the dismantling of the network of people involved.
“I promise to apply the heaviest sanction against customs officers found culpable.
“Beyond revenue loss, some port operators and officers of the service are suspected to be involved in the illegal drug importation.
(From the middle the Comptroller -General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, the Zonal Coordinator Zone A, ACG Saidu Yusuf, the customs controller Tincan Island command, Comptroller Dera Nnadi and the representative of NDLEA, during the briefing of the intercepted cannabis, codeine in Lagos on Friday.)
“Intelligence indicated that a lot of terminals are involved in the customs findings and that there are abuse of procedures involving customs officers.
.”The importer of the drugs gave two fake addresses which raised customs curiosity leading to the discovery,”Adeniyi said.
He commended the Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Port, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, and his team for the seizures which he described as a fallout of dedication and hard work.
Adeniyi recalled that in recent months, the service had reported numbers of successfully executed interceptions of illicit drugs arms and ammunition, illegal wildlife, and petroleum products at various location represents a chartered efforts to prevent illegal entry and exits into our country through diverse routes.
He drew attention to the misuse and abuse of drugs, particularly cannabis indica and codeine posed severe dangers to our society also leading to devastating effects in our youths.
Adeniyi said that the proceeds from illicit drugs were often used to finance disruptions by non-state actors posing significant strikes to our national security and economy.
“The Nigerian Governments under President Bola, Ahmed tinubu lead administration is determined to stabilise the economy and create an environment where all our citizens can thrive and prosper.
“As part of this efforts, Nigeria customer service plays a crucial role, not only in revenue collection from legitimate trade, but protection of our society.
“Our mandates include ensuring that harmful and illegal substances do not find their way into our communities.
” It is within this context that the ongoing collaborative efforts between Nigeria customs service, the Nigerian Drug and law Enforcement Agency and other sister agencies have consistently yielded positive results,”Adeniyi said.
