…Hands Over Illicit Drugs Worth N117.5 Million
Author: Abass Quadri.
Comptroller James Ojo of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has reaffirmed his commitment to disrupting the supply chain of illicit drugs and safeguarding youths, families, and communities.
He made the statement on Friday, 22 November 2024, while handing over 6,504 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (weighing 7,217.7 kg) and 362 packs of Tramaking tablets (225mg Tramadol) to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abeokuta.
Addressing journalists, Comptroller Ojo disclosed that the interception of the items, valued at N117,587,405 in Duty Paid Value (DPV), was made possible through effective collaboration with intelligence units, local informants, and sister agencies.
He described the scale of illicit drug smuggling as “alarming and worrisome,” adding, “These landmark operations reflect the Nigeria Customs Service’s unwavering commitment to protecting public health, ensuring community safety, and upholding the rule of law.”
Comptroller Ojo assured the public that the command would continue to enhance intelligence gathering and strengthen cooperation with relevant agencies to combat smuggling and related criminal activities.
The seized items were officially handed over to NDLEA representatives as part of inter-agency collaboration.
Olusegun Adeyeye, Commander of the NDLEA Idiroko Special Command, commended the synergy between the two agencies, stating, “This collaboration underscores the collective effort to fight drug abuse. We will continue to intensify our campaign against illicit drugs.”
