The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has disclosed that it intercepted contraband worth N924 million between August and October.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Mailafiya Magaji, the interceptions included 17 sacks containing 1,199 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 663.5kg. These seizures were carried out along the Moba waterways and Sanki Beach Axis.
Odaudu Salefu, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, revealed that the intercepted items also comprised 66,000 capsules of 225mg tramadol and 1,257 bags of foreign parboiled rice with a duty paid value of N50 million. Additionally, the command confiscated 3,750 liters of premium motor spirit during two separate operations in October.
Highlighting the significance of these operations, Salefu emphasized that a total of N924 million worth of seizures were made from August to October. Notably, he mentioned the swift and proper handover of 103 sacks containing 8,240 parcels of cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in August 2023.
Salefu stressed the importance of the public complying with government fiscal policies, prohibitions, and restrictions for the sake of national security, economic growth, and the overall progress of Nigeria.
With a rigorous enforcement of regulations, the Nigeria Customs Service remains steadfast in its commitment to curbing the influx of illegal goods and substances, ensuring the safety and prosperity of the nation.
By Olusola Akintonde, Media Talk Africa
