Ikeja Customs hands over N511m illicit drugs to NAFDAC, NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service seized a substantial amount of illicit drugs and pharmaceutical products, totaling N511.4 million duty-paid value, from suspected traffickers. The seized items included 121 parcels of cannabis sativa, 100g of crystal methamphetamine, 400g of cocaine, 900g of synthetic cannabis, 4.3kg of hybrid cannabis, 86 packs of polythene bags, and 57 cartons of codeine syrup.

Two suspects and two vehicles were also taken into custody. The seizures were made through intelligence-driven operations along key transportation routes. The seized materials will be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and legal action.

This cooperative effort underscores the customs service's dedication to combating drug trafficking, protecting public health, and maintaining national security.