The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, reported that it seized 51.25 kilograms of cannabis indica valued at N256 million in September.
In a statement released on Thursday, Customs Area Controller Joy Edeldouk announced this while handing over the confiscated drugs to officers from the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the command in Apapa, Lagos.
Edeldouk noted that this act contravenes the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, specifically Section 55, Sub-sections 1C and 1F.
She emphasized that this interception underscores the command’s ongoing commitment to protecting the nation’s borders from the importation of illegal and harmful substances.
“In line with the CGC’s policy thrust of collaboration, consolidation, and innovation, on Wednesday 11th of September, our vigilant officers, working in conjunction with the NDLEA, intercepted a consignment of cannabis indica weighing 51.25kg valued at N256m”, Edeldouk said.
Edeldouk emphasized that the detrimental effects of drugs like cannabis indica on individuals, families, and society include life destruction, increased crime, and fueled violence.
She stated that by keeping such dangerous substances out of communities, “we are preventing significant harm and working to ensure a safer future for our citizens, especially our youth who are most susceptible to the allure of these harmful substances.”
The KLT Customs boss also noted that the seized drugs, along with the suspects, have been handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.
She pledged to ensure that the suspects face the full extent of the law and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to addressing similar crimes.
Edeldouk warned potential unscrupulous importers against challenging the Nigeria Customs Service, stressing that the service is resolute in protecting border integrity and will rigorously pursue justice for illegal importation activities.
She also mentioned that the NCS, in collaboration with other agencies, will continue to enhance efforts to eliminate dangerous contraband from the country.
She promised legitimate traders that the service remained committed to ensuring that the facilitation of legitimate trade is unhindered, “but for those seeking to engage in illegal activities, our message is simple, there is no room for criminality in NCS anyone who dares to breach the law of the country would be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law,”