The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over illicit drugs worth over ₦8 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, handed over the items to the Commander NDLEA, Tincan Island Strategic Command, Mitchell Ofoyeju, on Monday, March 10, 2025.
The intercepted drugs were found in two 20-foot containers, which were falsely declared to contain used cars and auto spare parts originating from Canada. The containers were intercepted in different batches, with the first container, TCNU 194586/1, containing 128 packets of Cannabis Indica, weighing 63.75 kilograms, with an estimated street value of ₦414,375,000.00.
The second container, MSMU 838666/3, was found to contain 97 packets of Crystals Methamphetamine, weighing 78.3 kilograms, with an estimated street value of ₦2,000,000,000.00, and 1,735 packets of Cannabis Indica, weighing 867.5 kilograms, with an estimated street value of ₦5,638,750,000.00.
Comptroller Onyeka noted that the seizures underscore the command’s dedication to safeguarding the nation from the menace of illicit drugs. He reiterated the command’s commitment to facilitating trade while remaining vigilant against activities that threaten national security and public health.
The command will continue to enhance its operational strategies, including intelligence gathering and inter-agency collaboration, to effectively combat smuggling and other illicit activities.