By Helen Udo,Outlook Media ABUJA.
Tin Can Island Port Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted three containers loaded with illicit drugs worth over N682 million at Tin Can Island port area command customs.
DA Nnadi ,Customs Area Controller
Tincan Island Port Area Command revealed this to newsman on Wednesday said Container Number MSMU 518030/2 (1x40ft): A joint 100% physical examination conducted on August 2, 2024, revealed 77 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 38.5 kg. The container was declared to contain three used vehicles.
According to him”CONTAINER NUMBER MSMU 602957/0 (1X40FT)
A joint 100% physical examination was conducted on 8 Aug 2024 and the examination revealed 532 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 265.025kg.
At the time of processing the intelligence, no declaration had been entered. The shipping company with respect to the consignment is MSC.
CONTAINER NUMBER FSCU 927461/3 (1X40FT)
A joint 100% physical examination was conducted on 8 Aug 2024 and the examination revealed 75 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 37.5kg. At the time of processing the intelligence, no declaration had been entered. The shipping company with respect to the consignment is MSC.
Investigation by the Command and our partner agency the NDLEA is ongoing and the NDLEA will update you on the interdiction, arrest and prosecution.
In furtherance of the synergy between the NDLEA and the NCS, the Command is handing over the contents of the three containers totaling 684 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 341.025kg with a street value of N682, 050,000.00.
The Command and indeed the Service will deploy all necessary resources and strategies at our disposal and in collaboration with other security and other regulatory agencies check the menace of illegal importation of illicit and dangerous substances. We are more than committed to deliver on this mandate.he said.
