Customs Area Controller (CAC) of TinCan Island Customs Command, Compt. Dera Nnadi handing over Microphone to NDELA official for response during the handing over of seized illicit drugs at the Port.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of TinCan Island Customs Command, Compt. Dera Nnadi on Wednesday handed over impounded illicit drugs to officials of the NDLEA.
Addressing the media at the event, he averred that “This occasion offers us the opportunity to unveil three (3) seizures in Tincan Island Area Command. In the coming weeks, it is our hope and desire to hand over several other containers of similar nature after consultations with Customs Headquarters.
“In the interim, the Command having received actionable intelligence on the suspected importation of illicit dangerous drugs from one of the source countries, intercepted the three containers which we are showcasing today. The drugs extracted from the containers are being handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) TCIP, in furtherance of existing interagency collaboration and the MOU signed between the NDLEA and NCS.
“The details of each subject container are as follows:
- CONTAINER NUMBER MSMU 518030/2 (1X40FT)
A joint 100% physical examination was conducted on 2 Aug 2024 and the examination revealed 77 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 38.5kg.
At the time of processing the intelligence, system profiling indicated that a declaration was made on an SGD Number withheld on 30-07-2024, listing three (3) used vehicles:
- CONTAINER NUMBER MSMU 602957/0 (1X40FT)
A joint 100% physical examination was conducted on 8 Aug 2024 and the examination revealed 532 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 265.025kg.
At the time of processing the intelligence, no declaration had been entered. The shipping company with respect to the consignment is MSC.
- CONTAINER NUMBER FSCU 927461/3 (1X40FT)
Explaining details of the seizure, Compt. Nnadi recalled that “A joint 100% physical examination was conducted on 8 Aug 2024 and the examination revealed 75 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 37.5kg. At the time of processing the intelligence, no declaration had been entered. The shipping company with respect to the consignment is MSC.
Investigation by the Command and our partner agency the NDLEA is ongoing and the NDLEA will update you on the interdiction, arrest and prosecution.
“In furtherance of the synergy between the NDLEA and the NCS, the Command is handing over the contents of the three containers totaling 684 packets of Cannabis Indica weighing 341.025kg with a street value of N682, 050,000.00.
According to him, “The Command and indeed the Service will deploy all necessary resources and strategies at our disposal and in collaboration with other security and other regulatory agencies check the menace of illegal importation of illicit and dangerous substances. We are more than committed to deliver on this mandate.
The CAC thanked NDELA for the sustainable collaboration between Nigerian Customs and the agency at the TinCan Port.
