The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) stated it intercepted parcels of Hashish sativa (Marijuana), packs of Tramadol, kegs of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) and luggage of overseas parboiled rice and different contraband objects price N267 million at Seme-Krake border.
The seized objects embody, 444 parcels of Hashish Sativa (marijuana), 181 packs of Tramadol, 600 bottles of Codeine syrup (100ml every), 240 kegs of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS), 1,809 luggage of overseas parboiled rice (50kg every), 17 sacks of used footwear, 56 bales of used garments and 203 items of used tyres.
Displaying the objects to journalist on the Joint Border Submit, ECOWAS Complicated, Seme, Customs Space Controller, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, stated the objects, which have been seized in February 2025 with a Responsibility Paid Worth (DPV) of N267 million, is in violation of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 (NCSA 23).
Oramalugo additionally introduced a income technology of N743.7 million within the interval underneath overview, noting that it underscores the NCS dedication to blocking leakages and making certain most income assortment for nationwide improvement.
Moreover, Oramalugo stated the Command facilitated the export of 28,395.293 metric tonnes of produce, equal to 806 vans, with a Free on Board (FOB) worth of N7.85 billion (roughly $4.99 million). He stated charges collected underneath the Nigeria Export Supervision Scheme (NESS) amounted to N39.26 million, with a complete surcharge of N2.43 million.
The Space Controller emphasised that the Command stays dedicated to tightening safety, partaking neighborhood leaders, and deploying intelligence-driven methods to fight smuggling.
He warned smugglers and their collaborators that unlawful actions wouldn’t be tolerated, urging them to modify to professional commerce. He reaffirmed the Seme Command’s dedication to nationwide safety, financial progress, and commerce facilitation, stating that the proactive measures taken would result in even better success within the coming months.
The CAC handed over the seized Hashish Sativa (Marijuana) to the Commander, Nationwide Drug Regulation Enforcement Company (NDLEA), Seme Command, in step with present inter-agency collaboration.
Receiving the illicit medicine, the NDLEA Commander, Fingeron Owen Dinneys, vowed to accentuate investigations into the newest seizure of illicit substances, with a dedication to figuring out and apprehending these chargeable for drug trafficking in Nigeria.
The NDLEA chief acknowledged the challenges of apprehending drug traffickers, noting that criminals hardly ever go away themselves susceptible for rapid arrests.
“It’s not each time that you simply exit and also you get suspects. Positively, they won’t be there ready so that you can come and apprehend them. They know the results if they’re caught,” he defined.
Regardless of the hurdles, Dinneys highlighted the success of the company’s efforts in eradicating harmful substances from circulation. When pressed for particulars on previous arrests and ongoing investigations associated to earlier drug busts, Dinneys remained cautious, however assured that the NDLEA stays dedicated to pursuing these concerned in drug trafficking.
