Ogun Customs Seizes N117m Worth of Illicit Drugs
Ogun Customs Seizes N117m Worth of Illicit Drugs
By Fly Cable News
The Ogun Area 1 Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has intercepted a significant shipment of illicit drugs, including cannabis sativa and Tramaking tablets, with a Duty Paid Value of N117,587,405.
During a media briefing on Friday, Comptroller James Ojo, the Controller of Ogun Area 1, announced the seizure and handed the contraband over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). He expressed concern over the rising threat of drug smuggling, calling it a severe security risk to the nation.
“The scale of illicit drug smuggling in recent times is alarming and worrisome,” Ojo stated.
The drugs were seized from various locations across Ogun State, highlighting the growing issue of drug trafficking within Nigeria. The seized items include:
5,256 coconut-size wraps of Cannabis Sativa, valued at N46,981,742
46 book-size wraps of Cannabis Sativa, valued at N411,179
1,202 bread-size wraps of Cannabis Sativa, valued at N10,744,302
403 sacks of Cannabis Sativa, valued at N16,010,182
The total haul comprises 403 sacks and 6,504 parcels of cannabis sativa, weighing 7,217.7 kg, along with 362 packs of Tramaking tablets (225mg each). The drugs were intercepted in hotspots such as Agbawo/Iganokoto in Yewa North and Imeko Afon Local Government Areas.
Ojo emphasized the Ogun Area 1 Command’s commitment to combating drug smuggling, noting that between January and November 21, 2024, operatives had seized significant quantities of illegal substances through strategic intelligence and operations.
“For instance, from October 13 to November 12, 2024, our operatives seized 1,373 parcels of cannabis sativa (weighing 1,337 kg) and 362 packs of Tramaking tablets abandoned across various locations,” Ojo explained.
Commending the efforts of his officers, Ojo warned traffickers to desist or face the full force of the law.
In response, Olusegun Adeyeye, Commander of the NDLEA Idiroko Special Command, lauded the Customs for their persistent efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.
“This seizure demonstrates the successful collaboration between the NDLEA and Customs in combating drug abuse and smuggling,” Adeyeye said, stressing the importance of their joint efforts in safeguarding Nigeria’s communities.
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