The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1.81 tonnes of Cannabis Sativa, popularly known as Canadian Loud, alongside expired pharmaceutical products with a combined duty-paid value of N12.7 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos.
This was according to a statement released by the command’s spokesman, Isah Sulaiman, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The seizure occurred on Monday and was confirmed by Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Apapa Command, who said the operation was made possible through intelligence gathering, advanced risk assessment systems, and collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
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According to Oshoba, Customs officers working with NDLEA operatives intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with a large quantity of Cannabis Sativa concealed for illegal importation into the country.
He added that the seized cannabis is a highly potent strain of marijuana that commands significant value in the illicit drug market.
He attributed the interception to intelligence-led operations and the deployment of modern profiling and scanning technology, noting that the command remains committed to disrupting attempts by criminal networks to channel prohibited substances through the nation’s busiest seaport.
The Customs boss also commended the growing collaboration between Customs and the NDLEA, saying the partnership has significantly improved the detection and interception of illicit consignments before they reach Nigerian communities.
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