Nigeria Customs and NDLEA Intercept 347.5kg of Canadian Loud in Apapa Port

In a major joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, hidden inside an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle at Apapa Port. The seizure, which occurred barely 24 hours after Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba received a World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit, marks the fourth significant joint drug interception by the NCS and NDLEA at Apapa Port in under two months.

The illicit substance was concealed in 13 bags within one of four vehicles contained in a single import consignment. A detailed weighing confirmed the breakdown as 10 bags at 25kg each, one at 29kg, and two at 34.5kg and 34kg respectively, totaling 347.5kg.

Comptroller Oshoba warned that any attempt to traffic prohibited items through Apapa Port would be detected and thwarted, emphasizing the agencies' commitment to protecting society and national security. The operation highlights the exemplary inter-agency collaboration between the NCS and NDLEA, championed by Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

The seized cannabis has been formally handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution of associated suspects. This latest success aligns with the 2026 International Customs Day theme: "Customs Protecting Society Through Vigilance and Commitment".