The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a passenger arriving from Canada who attempted to smuggle 142 parcels of cannabis, commonly known as Canadian Loud, valued at ₦290 million.
The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Effiong Harrison, disclosed this on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, shortly after the seizure at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
According to him, customs officers identified the suspect during routine profiling due to his suspicious behaviour, prompting a search that led to the discovery of the illicit substance concealed in his luggage.
The CAC underscored the significance of the seizure, stating, “Such substances pose a serious security risk and have a detrimental impact on our youths and the economy.”
He reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s commitment to national security and the suppression of smuggling, stressing that officers remain resolute in tackling illicit drug trafficking.
Comptroller Harrison further stated that, in line with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi’s policy of collaboration, the Command handed over the seized drugs, the suspect, and his passport to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and necessary action.
Receiving the suspect and contraband, the Commander of Narcotics and Head of Operations, MMIA Command, Muhammad-Tukur Ahmad, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its continued collaboration with the agency in safeguarding the country from drug-related crimes and economic sabotage.
“We assure the public of a thorough investigation to uncover all individuals connected to this case. Drug interceptions have been recorded at this airport before, and we will ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The public will be informed of the investigation’s outcome in due course,” Ahmad stated.
