CUSTOMS: Western Marine Command Intercepts 12 Sacks Laden With 1,021 Loaves Of Cannabis Sativa

In furtherance of its anti-smuggling mandate, the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on the 16th of December, 2024 effected another seizure of 15 sacks of Cannabis Sativa containing 1,021 loaves of the illicit substances.

According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Western Marine Command , Nigeria Customs Service, Superintendent of Customs, Magaji Mailafiya, on the 17 December 2024, the consignment, which was intercepted by officers along the Ajido waterways in the Yekeme axis, was examined at the Command headquarters and found to have a total weight of 538kg with a
Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N107,205,000.00.

The spokesman noted that the consignment was intercepted at the waterfront while the suspected smugglers had grounded their boat in an attempt to offload the illicit items onto land.

He said upon sighting our vigilant Marine officers, the suspects abandoned the items and fled the scene, pointing out that despite the hostile environment, the patrol team successfully secured the sacks, transferred them into our official patrol boats, and transported the contraband to the Western Marine Command Headquarters for further investigation.

“The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) and his management team has
been instrumental in supporting this fight against smuggling operations
by providing critical resources and equipment to the Western Marine Command.

“This support has empowered the Command to achieve remarkable successes in ensuring that smugglers have no safe haven on our waterways, thereby creating a secure and thriving environment for legitimate trade.”

The Western Marine Command, under the leadership of Comptroller Paul
Bamisaiye, expresses its readiness to ensure that the waterways remain effectively secured from smuggling activities during this critical
festive period.

“The Command is not unaware that some unpatriotic members of the public usually attempt to take advantage the Yuletide season to execute their nefarious acts of smuggling. It hereby warns that strategies have been perfected for the coming holiday season to checkmate all such criminal acts.

“The Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to protecting the nation’s waterways and ensuring a safe environment for lawful trade and activities,” he stressed.