... Hands Over Seized Items To NDLEA, NAFDAC
Harboursandport.com: Seme, Lagos – May 2026: The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, has announced the seizure of contraband goods valued at N501.8 million, including foreign rice, vegetable oil, petroleum products, used clothing, and large quantities of illicit drugs.
The Customs Area Controller, CAC of the Command, Timi Kaila, disclosed that the seizures were made during intensified border patrols and intelligence-driven operations. He said the Command remains resolute in its fight against smuggling and economic sabotage.
Among the seized items were 2,000 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 340 kegs of vegetable oil, 103 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, 993 cartons of foreign spaghetti, and 250 bales of used clothing.
In addition, officers intercepted large consignments of unregistered and potentially harmful pharmaceuticals, including codeine-based syrups and sexual enhancement drugs without National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC certification.
These included: 55 bottles of Ultimate Plus Maca Syrup; 88 packs of 99 Bullets Herbal Medicine and 10 cartons of Ultimate Plus Maca Sildenafil Citrate.
Others are: 14 cartons of Super Sexy Sildenafil Citrate 200mg; 14 cartons of Machine Man Sildenafil Citrate; Quantities of Bottom Up Sildenafil Citrate; 100 packs of Tramaking and 100 packs of Tempendol.
Kaila confirmed that all seized drugs and pharmaceuticals will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and NAFDAC for further investigation and prosecution.
He warned smugglers to steer clear of the Seme border, stressing that the Command has strengthened its intelligence network and expanded surveillance across land and maritime routes. “Let me be clear: Seme Command will not be a safe haven for economic saboteurs,” he declared.
The Area Controller praised his officers for their diligence and professionalism, while also commending border communities and stakeholders for their cooperation. He acknowledged the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, for reforms balancing revenue generation, security, and trade facilitation.
Kaila assured that the Command will continue to operate with integrity and transparency in line with public expectations. He also appreciated the media for supporting transparency and public awareness.
He concluded by noting that six suspects were arrested in connection with the seizures but have since been released on administrative bail pending further investigation.
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