By Femi Anamelechi
The Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Port Command in a renewed bid against Drug Trafficking has intercepted 4,173.5 kilograms of cannabis Indica valued at approximately ₦16.6 billion. Comptroller Frank Onyeka in charge of Tin Can Port disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, According to him, the illicit consignment was intercepted in a joint operation involving officers of the Nigeria Customs Service and the NDLEA following credible intelligence on the activities of drug trafficking syndicates attempting to smuggle narcotics through the Lagos port corridor. Comptr. Onyekachi said the 40ft container which originated from Canada concealed 8,457 parcels of cannabis Indica was meant for distribution within Nigeria.”This is not just another seizure. This represents a deliberate attempt by criminal elements to jeopardize National Security, endanger lives and profit from the destruction of our hardworking young men and women of our country. Thankfully, due to the vigilance and professionalism of our officers and partner agencies, that consignment will not get to the streets”, He reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the command to continue to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency cooperation to prevent further smuggling attempts through the nation’s ports. Speaking further he pointed out that investigations were ongoing to identify and prosecute all those connected to the shipment. “The Command will not spare anyone found compromising national security for personal gain. No matter how long it takes, such individuals will be tracked down and dealt with according to the law.”The consignment was handed over to the Director of Seaport Operations, Ibinabo Abia, of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA officer in her remark reaffirmed the commitment of NDLEA to rid the country of Narcotics and protect Nigerian youths from the dangers of illicit drugs.The recent seizure is two weeks after the command recorded major interception of Cannabis Indica.
