Customs hands N4.7bn cannabis seizure to NDLEA in Tincan
Lagos, Feb. 4, 2026, The Customs Command in Tincan Island, Lagos, has handed over 2,366 packs of cannabis indica, valued at over N4.7 billion, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The seizure comprised a 40-foot container holding 55 jumbo bags of cannabis indica intercepted during routine enforcement operations at the port.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSC Oscar Ivara.
Speaking during the handover, Onyeka said officers acted in line with global standards on border protection and public safety.
“Today, we inform you of developments in securing our borders, aligning with the 2026 International Customs Day theme of vigilance and commitment,” he said.
Onyeka said the container was examined on Jan. 28, alongside NDLEA and DSS operatives, following intelligence-led profiling.
“A 40-foot container was found to contain 2,366 packs in 55 jumbo bags of cannabis indica,” he said.
He added that officers also discovered a Colt MK IV .45 calibre pistol with an empty magazine inside the container.
According to him, three used vehicles were deployed to conceal the prohibited items, including a Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Sienna and Toyota Matrix.
“Interestingly, we apprehended one suspect in connection with the seizure,” Onyeka said.
He warned that Customs would not tolerate drug smuggling or transnational crime threatening national security and public health.
Receiving the consignment, NDLEA Commander Narcotic, Tincan Strategic Area Command, Solomon Omotoso, commended Customs for strong inter-agency collaboration.
Omotoso assured that the NDLEA would intensify investigations and prosecution in line with existing laws.
