The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, stated it intercepted 51.25 kilogrammes of cannabis indica valued at N256 million in September.s
In a statement released on Thursday, Joy Edeldouk, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, disclosed this while handing over the seized hard drugs to officers of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the command in Apapa, Lagos.
She underlined that the interception demonstrated the command’s ongoing dedication and commitment to protecting the country’s borders from the importation of illegal and hazardous drugs.
“In line with the CGC’s policy thrust of collaboration, consolidation, and innovation, on Wednesday, 11th of September, our vigilant officers, working in conjunction with the NDLEA, intercepted a consignment of cannabis indica weighing 51.25 kg valued at N256m,” Edeldouk said.
According to her, the detrimental influence of drugs, such as cannabis indica, on individuals, families, and society as a whole varies from destroying lives to increasing crime and fuelling violence, among other things.
Edeldouk underlined that by keeping these deadly narcotics out of communities, “we are preventing untold harm and helping secure a safer future for our citizens, particularly our youths, who are most vulnerable to the allure of these harmful substances.”
The KLT Customs supervisor, however, stated that the recovered drugs, as well as the suspects, were turned over to NDLEA officials for further investigation and prosecution.
She vowed to ensure that the accused face the full force of the law, adding that the command is still dedicated to dealing with anyone else involved in the same crime.
Edeldouk urged any unethical importers against challenging the determination of the Nigeria Customs Service.
She underlined that the service is unwavering in its commitment to protecting the integrity of the borders and will not hesitate to bring those involved in illegal imports to justice.
She stated that the NCS, in conjunction with other agencies, would continue to step up its efforts to rid the country of deadly contraband.
She promised legitimate traders that the service remained committed to ensuring that the facilitation of legitimate trade is unhindered, “but for those seeking to engage in illegal activities, our message is simple: there is no room for criminality in NCS. Anyone who dares to breach the law of the country would be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
