Haboursandport.com:
Lagos: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) suspects the involvement of officials of the terminal and the bonded terminal operators in the importation of the hard drugs worth N4.1 billion, seized at the TinCan Island Ports Command in Lagos.
The Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this during the public display of the impounded hard drugs and unwholesome pharmaceutical products imported from India and Canada.
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The Customs boss that there is a possibility of conniving between officials of some terminal, bonded terminals and that the Service.
He disclosed that investigations are ongoing and those caught will be made to face the law.
He gave the breakdown of the seized made by officials and men of the Tin-can Island Command:
"Two containers of unwholesome importations comprising of 1x40 foot container of regulated unregistered pharmaceutical products and another 1x40 foot container of illicit psychotropic substances were seized by Tin-Can Command of the Service.
“Details of the seized containers are as follows: Three plastic drums concealing several packets of Cannabis Indica; 46 bags containing 2,144 packets of Cannabis Indica all weighing 1,072 kilogrammes, kg, seized from 1x40 foot Container No. GAOU 669921/5 imported from Canada. The approximate street value of the illicit substances is N3.2 billion.
“877 cartons of Barcadin cough syrup with codeine, 200 bottles of 100ml per carton; and 82 cartons of Really Extra Diclofenac Sodium 50 milligrams, mg tablets – 600 packs per carton imported from India was also seized. The approximate street value of the cough syrup is N964.3 million.
“This operation highlights a troubling trend and the evolving tactics of criminality and insecurity in our country.
However, it also is evident that the NCS resolve to remain vigilant and showcase our ability to intercept and disrupt the activities of those who seek to harm our nation.
“The NCS will continue to work closely with relevant national and international agencies to conduct operations that lead to the interception of illegal goods and the disruption of criminal networks.
"We urge all patriotic Nigerians to continue their legitimate business activities, assured that the NCS is actively working with stakeholders to ease the challenges faced by businesses and the general public," he noted.
“Details of the seized containers are as follows: Three plastic drums concealing several packets of Cannabis Indica; 46 bags containing 2,144 packets of Cannabis Indica all weighing 1,072 kilogrammes, kg, seized from 1x40 foot Container No. GAOU 669921/5 imported from Canada. The approximate street value of the illicit substances is N3.2 billion.
“877 cartons of Barcadin cough syrup with codeine, 200 bottles of 100ml per carton; and 82 cartons of Really Extra Diclofenac Sodium 50 milligrams, mg tablets – 600 packs per carton imported from India was also seized. The approximate street value of the cough syrup is N964.3 million.
“This operation highlights a troubling trend and the evolving tactics of criminality and insecurity in our country.
However, it also is evident that the NCS resolve to remain vigilant and showcase our ability to intercept and disrupt the activities of those who seek to harm our nation.
“The NCS will continue to work closely with relevant national and international agencies to conduct operations that lead to the interception of illegal goods and the disruption of criminal networks.
"We urge all patriotic Nigerians to continue their legitimate business activities, assured that the NCS is actively working with stakeholders to ease the challenges faced by businesses and the general public," he noted.
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