Customs Area Controller, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘C’, Comptroller Bashir Balogun
A picture of some of the Intercepted drugs at Edo
Customs intercepts N1.05bn tramadol, pharmaceuticals in Edo
Lagos, April 11, 2026, The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, has intercepted tramadol capsules and other pharmaceutical products valued at about N1.05 billion along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin, Edo.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday.
The Customs Area Controller, FOU Zone C, Comptroller Bishir Balogun, said the seizure was made through intelligence-driven and coordinated enforcement operations.
A picture of some of the tramadol Intercepted in Edo
He explained that operatives intercepted a truck conveying the contraband items.
According to him, the driver attempted to evade arrest when flagged down but later abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush.
Balogun said a thorough search of the truck revealed that the illicit drugs were concealed among legitimate goods in an attempt to evade detection.
He said the seized items had a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1.05 billion.
The controller said the operation underscored the service’s commitment to curbing the smuggling of prohibited substances.
He noted that substances such as tramadol and codeine contribute to drug abuse and criminal activities across the country.
A picture of some of the tramadol Intercepted in Edo
Balogun warned smugglers to desist from illegal activities, stressing that the service would continue to deploy intelligence-driven strategies to safeguard public health and national security.
A picture of some of the Intercepted drugs in Edo
He added that the seized consignment remained in custody, while investigations were ongoing to apprehend those behind the illegal shipment.
