The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone C, Owerri, says it has handed over a total of 86,100 grams of different hard drugs to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
According to a statement by the Command over the weekend, a total of 151 wraps of cannabis sativa weighing 77,500 grams and 15 wraps of Canadian loud weighing 8,600 grams were handed over to the NDLEA.
Speaking during the handover, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the Command, Abdullahi Balogun, explained that the event underscores the collective commitment of law enforcement agencies to safeguarding the security, health, and economic well-being of the nation.
According to him, the seizures were made possible through the vigilance, intelligence and dedication of the officers and men who intercepted the illicit substances during routine patrol operations within the zone.
“The contraband was carefully concealed and transported in a manner intended to evade detection, but our officers, acting on credible intelligence and in line with our operational mandate, were able to intercept and secure it,” he said.
He stressed that the Service, under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, remains steadfast in executing its statutory responsibilities, revenue generation, suppression of smuggling, and facilitation of legitimate trade.
Balogun added that the service’s role also extends to supporting national security efforts by intercepting prohibited and dangerous substances that threaten the safety and moral fabric of society.
“The handing over of these 151 wraps of cannabis sativa (77,500 g) and 15 wraps of Canadian loud (8,600 g) to the NDLEA today reflects the spirit of inter-agency cooperation that the Federal Government continues to encourage. The NDLEA remains the competent authority in handling drug-related matters, and we are proud to work in synergy with them to ensure that justice is served and that such harmful substances are removed from circulation,” the CAC stated.
He reiterated that the Service will not relent in its efforts to protect the nation’s borders and ensure that communities are safe from the devastating effects of illicit trade and drug trafficking.
“We urge all Nigerians to continue to provide useful information to support our enforcement operations,” he said.
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