Customs, NDLEA Intercept 1.18 Tonnes of Cannabis Hidden in Imported Vehicles at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 1,187 kilograms of cannabis concealed in imported vehicles at the Apapa Port, Lagos.
The latest seizure came barely five days after the command intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine aboard a Brazilian-flagged vessel, underscoring intensified inter-agency efforts to curb drug trafficking through the nation’s seaports.
According to a press release issued on Thursday, December 11, 2025, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, the seizure followed credible intelligence provided by the NDLEA. Acting on the information, officers examined a 1×20-foot container laden with two vehicles.
The examination led to the discovery of 2,374 packages of cannabis, popularly known as Canadian Loud, a high-grade strain of the drug. The illicit substance, packed in 500-gram sachets, was concealed inside 55 bags hidden within the vehicles.
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Commenting on the development, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, praised the sustained collaboration between the NCS and NDLEA, noting that the synergy continues to disrupt and frustrate the operations of drug trafficking networks operating through the port.
Oshoba recalled his earlier warning to criminal elements, stressing that no consignment would be allowed to leave the port without thorough examination. He said the cooperation among government agencies has remained a critical advantage in staying ahead of smugglers.
While reaffirming the command’s commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and maximising government revenue, the CAC stressed that national security would not be compromised under any circumstances.
He warned importers, exporters, freight forwarders and licensed customs agents against attempting to exploit the festive period to engage in illegal activities, noting that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The Customs Area Controller disclosed that investigations into the seizure are ongoing and assured that all individuals linked to the consignment would be prosecuted in accordance with existing laws.
By PRNigeria
