N5.3bn drug bust rocks Tin Can Port 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Command, has intercepted two containers of imported vehicles used to hide illegal drugs worth over ₦5.3 billion.

The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, announced the seizure in Lagos on Friday, saying it was part of the command’s efforts to strengthen intelligence-led border operations.

He said the first container, numbered HLXU8500072, arrived from Montreal, Canada, and was intercepted on September 4 after intelligence checks.
A joint examination revealed 156 packets of Colorado Indica (78kg) and 1.2kg of Hashish Oil concealed inside four cars.

The second container, numbered FANU312876/9, was seized on October 24 following another intelligence tip.
It contained 2,081 packages of Cannabis Indica (1,093kg) and eight packages of Crystal Methamphetamine (8kg), also hidden inside vehicles.

According to Customs valuation reports, the total value of the drugs is ₦5.304 billion.
Onyeka said the seized items have been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

He praised the cooperation of the NDLEA, Navy, Police, and other agencies involved in the operation, adding that the command remains committed to enforcing Nigeria’s laws and trade regulations.

The NDLEA Tin Can Commander, Daniel Onyishi, who received the items, commended Customs for its vigilance and professionalism, promising a thorough investigation and lawful disposal of the seized drugs.