The Customs Area Controller of Tincan Island Port Command in Lagos, Comptroller Yusuf Bashar has officially handed over a 40ft container with number MRKU 519445/3 containing cartons of Spectradol (Tramadol) Capsules of various milligrams, Spectra-Doxycycline Capsules of various milligrams as well as Jinart Tablets to the Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) .
Other drugs seized are Clarinthromycin Tablets of five hundred milligrams and Jincold-Extra Strength Capsules of various milligrams. The products were falsely declared as motor spare parts
Giving insights on the negative effect of the drugs on the teeming Nigerian Youths, Bashar stated that the products are highly regulated and Nigerian Youths consume them illegally at an alarming proportion to the extent that it more often than not lead them into committing despicable acts that will certainly have far reaching negative implications on their health in particular and the Nation at large.
While linking the observed frequency of drugs seizures in recent times to the impending election year, the Customs boss, averred that it portends evil for the Nation as the election year is drawing near and consumption of drugs like these by the youths would push them into reprehensible and deplorable acts.
He listed the number of seizures the Command has made recently to include arms, cars, drugs and others, and expressed regrets that an importer who declared pharmaceutical products so as imported vehicles and the other container as containing Computer Accessories, has no good intention for the nation and the people.
The Comptroller disclosed the identity of the Importer as Jin Spectra Pharmaceutical Limited of No. 3 Festing Road, Kano also said that the Clearing Agency is Febeaco Nigeria Limited of 29, Apapa/Oshodi Expressway, Ibafon, Apapa- Lagos, expressed utmost confidence in the officials of the Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) whom he hinted would effectively complete the investigation and bring the Importers to book, by using the address and the information provided.
Receiving the consignment on behalf of the chairman of NDLEA, the commander Tincan Island Port, Mr, Nse Jack commended the Customs Area Controller for his consistent commitment to the concept of Inter-Agency collaboration and synergy over time.
