256.2 Million Naira Worth of Cannabis Intercepted By Nigeria Customs
256.2 Million Naira Worth of Cannabis Intercepted By Nigeria Customs
…Officers and Men of Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Display Proficiency
By Ebenezer William
The Area Controller of Kiriri Lighter Terminal, Comptroller Joy E Edeldouk officially handed over an overwhelming consignment to Nigeria Law Enforcement Agency this Wednesday.
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“Members of the press, officers of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, all other agencies present, ladies and. It is with great responsibility that we gather here today to address a matter of grave concern to the health, security, and future of our society.l”
“In line with the CGC’s policy thrust of collaboration, consolidation and innovation, on Wednesday 1 1st of September, our vigilant officers, working in conjunction with the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted a consignment of cannabis indica weighing 51.25kg valued at N256,250, OOO million naira. This violates the provision of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, section 55 sub-section lc and If”
“This interception is a testament to our continued dedication and commitment to safeguarding our borders from the importation of illicit and harmful substances”.
“The negative impact of drugs such as cannabis indica, on individuals, families and society at large ranges from destruction of lives, an increase in crime, fueling violence and crisis as well as other societal vices. By keeping these dangerous substances out of our communities, we are preventing untold harm and helping secure a safer future for our citizens, particularly our youth who are most vulnerable to the allure of these harmful substances”.
“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”.
“To the law-abiding citizens and legitimate traders, we remain committed to ensuring that the facilitation of legitimate trade is unhindered, but for those seeking to engage in illegal activities, our message is simple: there is no room for criminality in Nigeria Customs Service, and anyone who dares to breach the law of the country will be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law”.
The elegant “Amazon” thanked the CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for their steadfast support and guidance, and assured them that officers and men of the command will continue to comply fully with the mandate of the service.
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