The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), marking a significant crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Controller of the Command, Comptroller Paul Bamisaye, attributed the seizure to strong inter-agency collaboration.
He noted that during a recent operation on Monday, a patrol team from the Command intercepted two suspects along the Badagry axis, discovering 29 loaves of Cannabis Sativa concealed in a sack of rebagged rice.
“Today, we formally hand over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, two suspects, and 195 bottles of codeine to NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution,” Bamisaye stated. “These seizures, made across the southwestern waterways, reaffirm our commitment at the Western Marine Command to securing our waterways and stopping illicit trade.”
He further warned smugglers, stating, “Our message is clear — we are vigilant, we are resolute, and we will not relent.
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