Major Drug Bust: Customs, NDLEA Foil Attempt to Smuggle 347.5kg of Canadian Loud Through Apapa Port
ZAINAB JUNAID
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have made a big win in the fight against drug trafficking, intercepting 347.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud; a potent strain of cannabis, concealed inside an imported Toyota Sienna vehicle at Apapa Port in Lagos.
This illicit substance was cleverly hidden in Thirteen bags within one of four vehicles contained in a single import consignment.
In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman, for the Customs Area Controller, a detailed weighing of the seizure revealed total weight of 347.5kg, broken down into Ten bags at 25kg each, One at 29kg, and Two at 34.5kg and 34kg respectively.
The major bust occurred barely 24 hours after Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller (CAC) Apapa Port Command, received World Customs Organisation (WCO) Certificate of Merit, and it is the fourth significant joint drug interception by the NCS and NDLEA at Apapa Port within two months, underscoring the Comptroller’s firm commitment to fight against smuggling at the Command.
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Reacting to the significant breakthrough, Comptroller Oshoba warns that any attempt by criminal elements to traffic prohibited items through Apapa Port will be detected and thwarted. “We remain vigilant and resolute in the discharge of our duty to protect our society and national security,” he stated.
Through intelligence sharing and joint efforts, NCS and NDLEA officers are really keeping the Smugglers on their toes, dismantling their smuggling networks in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
The Area Controller noted that the success is a direct outcome of this strengthened partnership and emphasised that the upcoming deployment of a high-capacity 200-container-per-hour drive-through scanner will further enhance technology-driven anti-smuggling operations.
Both agencies’ Standard Operating Procedures continue to foster zero tolerance, unwavering professionalism and seamless cooperation among officers.
In line with established protocols, the seized 347.5kg of Canadian Loud has been formally handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution of associated suspects.
This latest success builds on the recognition accorded to Comptroller Oshoba and NDLEA Apapa Special Area Commander Mohammed Tukur, who were both awarded by the WCO Certificate of Merit on Monday, 26 January 2026, in Abuja as part of activities commemorating the International Customs Day celebrations in Nigeria.
This interception aligns with the 2026 ICD theme: “Customs Protecting Society Through Vigilance and Commitment.”
The CAC reaffirms the Command’s dedication to facilitating legitimate trade while intensifying efforts to disrupt illicit activities and safeguard society.