By Tunde ojudun<\/p>\n
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 22 compressed packages of cocaine weighing 25kg and valued at N1 billion along the Badagry\u2013Seme expressway. The narcotics were concealed in a Toyota Highlander and seized at about 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday by operatives of the Seme Area Command. One suspect was arrested.<\/p>\n
Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi \u2014 represented by DCG Timi Bomodi \u2014 commended the officers\u2019 vigilance, noting the operation was based on actionable intelligence. He emphasized that the seizure reflects Customs\u2019 mandate under Section 55(1)(c) of the NCS Act, 2023, which empowers the Service to enforce prohibitions on imports and exports that threaten public health and security.<\/p>\n
The drugs, vehicle, and suspect were handed over to the NDLEA Lagos Strategic Command, led by Commander Abubakar Liman Wali, in line with the agencies\u2019 Memorandum of Understanding on joint operations. Adeniyi highlighted that the collaboration underscores a shared commitment to combating drug trafficking through intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement.<\/p>\n
The interception coincides with International Customs Day 2026, themed \u201cCustoms Protecting Society through Vigilance and Commitment.\u201d Adeniyi stressed that Customs\u2019 role extends beyond revenue collection to safeguarding society against smuggling, illicit trade, and narcotics trafficking. He praised the professionalism of officers at Seme Command and reaffirmed the Service\u2019s dedication to a safer, healthier Nigeria.<\/p>\n
The Controller of the Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga disclosed that the illicit substance was skillfully concealed within the vehicle\u2019s bunker but uncovered during a thorough search. He credited the Comptroller General\u2019s leadership for facilitating the intelligence that led to the successful operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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