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Apapa Customs, NDLEA Jointly Intercept 1,187kg of Cannabis Concealed in Imported Vehicles

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Apapa Customs, NDLEA Jointly Intercept 1,187kg of Cannabis Concealed in Imported Vehicles

By Lucy Nyambi

Barely five days after intercepting 25.5kg of cocaine aboard a Brazilian-flagged vessel, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded another major success with the seizure of 1,187 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a premium strain of cannabis, at the Apapa Port.

According to a press release issued on Thursday, 11 December 2025, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, the seizure was made following credible Intelligence provided by the NDLEA, which led to the examination of a 1×20ft container, laden with two vehicles.

The examination revealed 2,374 packages of cannabis, packed in 500 gram sachets and hidden in 55 bags within the vehicles.

Speaking on the development, the Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, commended the strong collaboration between the NCS and NDLEA, noting that the synergy continues to frustrate drug trafficking networks at the port.

“Few days ago, I stated that no consignment will exit our control from this port without due check. Our synergy as agencies of government will always put us ahead of criminal elements”, he said.

Reaffirming the command’s unwavering commitment to national security, Oshoba emphasised that while the service remains focused on facilitating trade and maximising government revenue, it will not compromise the nation’s safety.

He warned that any importer, exporter, freight forwarder or licensed customs agent who attempts to test the command’s resolve during the festive season and beyond will face the full weight of the law.

The CAC assured that investigations are ongoing on the seizure and the perpetrators involved will be prosecuted accordingly.

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