NDLEA Seizes N10.43bn Cannabis Shipment at Lagos Port
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Nigeria's Customs Service handed over illicit substances valued at N16.7 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on May 15. This transfer includes the previously intercepted N10.43 billion cannabis shipment at Lagos port and other seizures, strengthening Nigeria's efforts against drug trafficking. The scale of these seizures highlights ongoing challenges in controlling smuggling through major ports and borders.
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- •On May 14, NDLEA intercepted a cannabis shipment worth N10.43 billion at Lagos port.
- •Ogun Customs seized cannabis, rice, and other goods valued at N6.7 billion on May 14.
- •On May 15, Customs officially handed over illicit substances worth N16.7 billion to NDLEA.
- •The seizures occurred in key Nigerian ports and border areas, including Lagos and Ogun states.
- •NDLEA and Customs are collaborating closely to combat drug trafficking and smuggling.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If NDLEA increases joint operations with Customs at Nigerian ports drug trafficking networks may face greater disruption, reducing illegal drug flow and improving public safety in Nigeria.
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