Customs seize ₦352m contraband on Badagry waterways in two months
The Nigeria Customs Provider (NCS), Western Marine Expose, says it intercepted contraband goods valued at ₦352 million over a two-month length alongside the Badagry waterways and surrounding areas.
The Customs Location Controller, Patrick Ntadi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos whereas transferring a couple of of the seized hashish to officials of the National Drug Legislation Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Based fully on Ntadi, the seizures consist of 2,017 bags of remote places parboiled rice estimated at ₦212 million and 481 loaves of hashish sativa valued at ₦50 million.
He additionally listed seven sacks of 50kg sugar worth ₦672,000, 72 rolls of remote places textile presents worth ₦71 million, and 9 boats valued at ₦17.5 million among the many intercepted items.
“These seizures possess a blended obligation paid effect of ₦352 million,” Ntadi said.
He described the operation as a setback for smuggling networks running alongside Nigeria’s waterways, noting that such actions threaten true alternate and nationwide security. He credited the successes to increased intelligence, cooperation with other security companies, and the deployment of additional patrol vessels.
“The enhance from the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has played a considerable position, specifically in bettering operational ability and inter-company collaboration,” he said.
Ntadi added that the characterize is repeatedly adapting to counter rising smuggling systems and reaffirmed its commitment to law enforcement and the safety of Nigeria’s borders.
Handing over the seized medication, Ntadi said the Customs Provider remains dedicated to inter-company cooperation in addressing drug trafficking and connected crimes. The hashish became once got by the Performing Commander of the NDLEA Marine Expose, Emmanuel Morrison.
Ntadi entreated residents to describe suspicious actions on the waterways, declaring, “Our collective efforts are very vital in safeguarding our nation’s economic integrity and social repeat.”
