Customs KLT Command Hands Over N256.2m Seized Cannabis Indica Drugs to NDLEA
Compt. Edeldouk at the handover ceremony of the drugs to the NDLEA
By Chinonso Apeh
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday handed over 51.25kg seized cannabis indica drugs valued at N256.2m to the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) .
Comptroller of the Command, Joy Eghosa Edeldouk, told newsmen at the handing over ceremony held at KLT command premises that the items were intercepted in conjunction with the NDLEA.
She said that the seizure was a clear testament to the continued dedication and commitment of the Command in “safeguarding our borders from the importation of illicit and harmful substances.”
She described the drugs as very dangerous to the society, adding that it was responsible for destruction of lives, increase in crime and violence in the society.
She said, ”Today, we hand over this consignment, along with the suspects involved, to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution. The full weight of the law will be brought to bear on these individuals, and we remain resolute that anyone caught attempting to smuggle contraband or banned substances into Nigeria will face the same fate.
“I would like to take this opportunity to send a strong and clear warning to all unscrupulous importers who may be contemplating testing the resolve of the Nigerian Customs Service. Let it be known that we are unwavering in our duty to protect the integrity of our borders and will not hesitate to bring those involved in illegal importation to justice. The Nigerian Customs Service, in collaboration with other agencies, will continue to intensify its efforts to rid the country of dangerous contraband.”
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday handed over 51.25kg seized cannabis indica drugs valued at N256.2m to the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) .
Comptroller of the Command, Joy Eghosa Edeldouk, told newsmen at the handing over ceremony held at KLT command premises that the items were intercepted in conjunction with the NDLEA.
She said that the seizure was a clear testament to the continued dedication and commitment of the Command in “safeguarding our borders from the importation of illicit and harmful substances.”
She described the drugs as very dangerous to the society, adding that it was responsible for destruction of lives, increase in crime and violence in the society.
She said, ”Today, we hand over this consignment, along with the suspects involved, to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution. The full weight of the law will be brought to bear on these individuals, and we remain resolute that anyone caught attempting to smuggle contraband or banned substances into Nigeria will face the same fate.
“I would like to take this opportunity to send a strong and clear warning to all unscrupulous importers who may be contemplating testing the resolve of the Nigerian Customs Service. Let it be known that we are unwavering in our duty to protect the integrity of our borders and will not hesitate to bring those involved in illegal importation to justice. The Nigerian Customs Service, in collaboration with other agencies, will continue to intensify its efforts to rid the country of dangerous contraband.”
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