• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Home Security Customs Intercepts 20 Containers of Illicit Drugs in Onne Port
  • Security
  • State

Customs Intercepts 20 Containers of Illicit Drugs in Onne Port

By
Prnigeria
-
September 10, 2025

Customs Intercepts 20 Containers of Illicit Drugs in Onne Port

The Nigeria Customs Service, Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State, has intercepted 20 containers filled with illicit drugs valued at over N13.5 billion.

The outgoing Controller of the Command, Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, made this disclosure on Wednesday while parading the seized items before journalists in Onne. He formally handed over leadership of the command to his successor, Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, shortly after the briefing.

According to Babandede, the intercepted cargo contained 1,195,400 bottles of codeine syrup, 3.2 million tablets of extra Diclofenac, 3.5 million tablets of benzhexol, 1,633 cartons of laboratory equipment, and 2,612,400 packs of analgin injections. Also recovered were 239,400 diluent ampoules of artesunate injection and 399,700 ampoules of expired artemac injection.

Read Also:

  • BUK Forum Praises Nasiru Kankarofi’s Elevation to Commissioner of Police
  • UNILAG Student Wins NECCI Essay as Minister Urges PR to Uphold Ethical Governance
  • CP Jimoh Present ₦24m in Cheques to Families of Fallen Police Officers in Lagos

He revealed that the drugs, imported from India, were concealed under the guise of legitimate imports such as 6,720 pieces of chilli cutters, 192 cartons of bench vices, 30 ceiling fans, 479 plumbing materials, 6,048 blades, hoes, wall lights, bales of used clothes, and gallons of vegetable oil.

Babandede described the seizure as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against counterfeit and substandard drugs in Nigeria.

“Exactly six weeks ago, the Comptroller-General of Customs and the Director-General of NAFDAC were here when we intercepted similar illicit consignments. Their joint visit symbolised the synergy between both agencies in safeguarding public health,” he said.

The controller warned that the abuse of prescription drugs such as codeine and tramadol often leads to addiction, crime, and other social problems. He attributed the success of the operation to the vigilance and dedication of officers in the command.

The development comes barely 24 hours after the Onne Command announced that it had generated N859 billion in revenue between May 2024 and July 2025, while also confiscating contraband goods worth N200 billion within the same period.

By PRNigeria

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • 20 Containers of Illicit Drugs
  • Nigeria Customs Service
  • Onne Port
Previous articleCustoms Recruitment: 286,697 Applicants to Sit for Online Test
Next articleCrash Food Prices – Tinubu Orders FEC Committee
Prnigeria
Prnigeria

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

BUK Forum Praises Nasiru Kankarofi’s Elevation to Commissioner of Police

CP Jimoh Present ₦24m in Cheques to Families of Fallen Police Officers in Lagos

Military Foil ISWAP Ambushes, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Magumeri Axis

NAF Commissions New Paediatric Ward, Renovates General Ward in Kano Community Hospital 

Imo, Abia: Customs Trains Officers, Traders on Excise Register System to Boost Transparency

Anambra police command

Anambra Police Ban Vehicles Without Plate Numbers Ahead of Governorship Election

Police Officer

Two Bandits Neutralized as Security Forces Raid Bandits’ Enclave in Sokoto, Recover Arms

Kanu of IPOB Arrested

Court Orders Kanu to Open Defence Friday After Dismissing Own Legal Team

Department of State Security Service DSS

Three Suspected Gunrunners in DSS Net for Supplying Arms to Bandits in Kaduna

PHOTOS: Troops Eliminate 5 Top ISWAP Commanders, Over 50 Terrorists in Devastating Counter-Offensive Across Borno, Yobe

PRNigeria logo fearured image

DEADLY: Troops Crush Multiple Boko Haram Attacks in Borno, Yobe, Kill Over 50 Terrorists

Military troops

Troops Eliminate Notorious Militia Leader, Several Bandits, Rescue 2 Hostages in Plateau

Recent Posts

  • BUK Forum Praises Nasiru Kankarofi’s Elevation to Commissioner of Police
  • UNILAG Student Wins NECCI Essay as Minister Urges PR to Uphold Ethical Governance
  • CP Jimoh Present ₦24m in Cheques to Families of Fallen Police Officers in Lagos
  • Campus Journalism Award, CTLI Partner to Boost Digital Journalism
  • Military Foil ISWAP Ambushes, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Magumeri Axis
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
BUK Forum Praises Nasiru Kankarofi’s Elevation to Commissioner of PoliceUNILAG Student Wins NECCI Essay as Minister Urges PR to Uphold Ethical GovernanceCP Jimoh Present ₦24m in Cheques to Families of Fallen Police Officers in LagosCampus Journalism Award, CTLI Partner to Boost Digital JournalismMilitary Foil ISWAP Ambushes, Recover Arms, Motorcycles in Magumeri AxisNAF Commissions New Paediatric Ward, Renovates General Ward in Kano Community Hospital Imo, Abia: Customs Trains Officers, Traders on Excise Register System to Boost TransparencyLawmakers Move to Limit President's Power Over EFCC Chairman’s RemovalTinubu Swears In Prof. Amupitan as New INEC Chairman, Charges Him to Uphold Electoral IntegrityIn 2 Years, EFCC Recovered N566bn, $411m, 1,502 Properties — OlukoyedeAnambra Police Ban Vehicles Without Plate Numbers Ahead of Governorship ElectionTwo Bandits Neutralized as Security Forces Raid Bandits’ Enclave in Sokoto, Recover ArmsCourt Orders Kanu to Open Defence Friday After Dismissing Own Legal TeamThree Suspected Gunrunners in DSS Net for Supplying Arms to Bandits in KadunaPHOTOS: Troops Eliminate 5 Top ISWAP Commanders, Over 50 Terrorists in Devastating Counter-Offensive Across Borno, Yobe
X whatsapp