Customs intercepts 3 containers conveying 341.025kg of Cannabis Indica worth over N682m in TinCan Island Port

In his remark, the Area Controller said: “On August 2, 2024, a joint 100% physical examination was conducted on Container Number MSMU 518030/2 (1X40FT) and the examination revealed 77 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 38.5kg. At the time of processing the intelligence, system profiling indicated that a declaration was made on an SGD Number withheld on 30-07-2024, listing three (3) used vehicles.

“On 8 August 2024, a joint 100% physical examination was conducted on Container Number MSMU 602957/0 (1X40FT) 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.

“On August 8, 2024, a joint 100% physical examination was conducted on Container Number FSMU 927461/3 (1X40FT) 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.

“The drugs extracted from the containers are being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in furtherance of existing interagency collaboration and the MOU signed between the NDLEA and NCS.

“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. I wish to thank you for partnering with the NCS to ensure and sustain the protection of the Nigerian society” he concluded.