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Powerful Customs Drug Seizure Exposes Smuggling Plot

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11 months ago

November 18, 2025

Customs Drug Seizure at Tin Can Port uncovers illicit drugs worth over ₦2.5bn, marking a major victory against smuggling networks

According to the Nigeria Customs Service, a Customs Drug Seizure at the Tin Can Island Port Command has exposed a major smuggling attempt after officers intercepted narcotics valued at more than ₦2.5 billion.

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The seizure followed a routine examination on 6 November at a bonded terminal where a 40-foot container, declared as carrying two used vehicles and household items, was found to contain concealed drugs.

Comptroller Frank Onyeka confirmed that a joint inspection involving Customs enforcement officers, the CIU, NDLEA, DSS and the Nigeria Police uncovered 500 grams of methamphetamine valued at ₦7.5 million and 49 packages of Molly weighing 105.5 kilogrammes with an estimated street value of ₦2.5 billion.

He noted that the total value stood at ₦2,507,500,000 and described the interception as a decisive demonstration of the Service’s vigilance.

Onyeka said the operation highlights ongoing attempts by criminal networks to exploit Nigeria’s trade routes.

He emphasised that this Customs Drug Seizure sends a powerful message that officers remain determined to detect and dismantle illicit activities that threaten national security, economic stability and public safety.

He also praised the guidance of Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi and the professionalism of partner security agencies.

In line with established inter-agency cooperation, the seized items were handed over to the NDLEA.

Receiving the drugs, NDLEA Commander Daniel Onyishi commended the seamless collaboration, stressing that unified efforts will ensure illicit substances do not pass through the port.

In a related development, the NCS Federal Operations Unit Zone C intercepted 151 wraps of Cannabis Sativa weighing 77.5kg and 15 wraps of Canadian Loud weighing 8.6kg.

The substances were recovered as traffickers attempted to evade detection.

Comptroller Bishir Balogun credited the success to intelligence gathering and officer vigilance, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to curbing smuggling and supporting the NDLEA’s mandate.

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Across both operations, the Customs Drug Seizure efforts underline ongoing national security priorities as officers continue to protect trade integrity and urge the public to provide credible information that can help dismantle criminal networks.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

Published

8 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.