Customs Hands Over N562 Million Worth of Seized Drugs to NDLEA, Arrests Suspect in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, has arrested a suspected drug trafficker and intercepted 25 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” along the Gbaji–Seme Road in Lagos State.
Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, who disclosed this on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, during the handover of the seized drug to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Unit’s headquarters in Ikeja, said the operation was based on credible intelligence.
According to him, the interception occurred at about 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025, when a patrol team apprehended one Uduak Monday with a nylon bag tightly wrapped with sellotape.
“Upon examination, the bag was found to contain crystal methamphetamine weighing 25 kilogrammes, with an estimated street value of ₦562,500,000,” Shuaibu stated.
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He said the seizure reflects the Unit’s unwavering commitment to curbing smuggling and illicit trade in all forms, while emphasizing the importance of inter-agency cooperation.
“This success underscores our determination to protect the nation from harmful substances and our readiness to strengthen collaboration with relevant agencies to dismantle criminal networks,” the Comptroller added.
Receiving the seized drug, the NDLEA Commander of Narcotics, Lagos State Strategic Command, Abubakar Liman, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its continued collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking.
“The contributions of the NCS in the ongoing war against drugs are remarkable. We will keep the Unit updated as the trial of the suspect progresses in court,” Liman said.
He also lauded the synergy between both agencies, describing it as a testament to the success of the memorandum of understanding signed between them.
The suspect, according to the NDLEA, will be prosecuted in accordance with the law after further investigation.
By PRNigeria
