The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Command, has handed over 2,366 packs of cannabis indica, valued at over ₦4.7 billion, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos.
The illicit drugs were intercepted inside a 40-foot container during routine enforcement operations at the Tincan Island Port, Lagos.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed the seizure in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, CSC Oscar Ivara. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
According to Onyeka, the container was found to contain 55 jumbo bags of cannabis indica following a detailed examination carried out on January 28, based on intelligence-led profiling.
“A 40-foot container was discovered to contain 2,366 packs of cannabis indica concealed in 55 jumbo bags,” Onyeka said.
He explained that the inspection was conducted in collaboration with operatives of the NDLEA and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Customs officials also discovered a Colt MK IV .45 calibre pistol with an empty magazine hidden inside the container.
Further findings revealed that three used vehicles—a Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Sienna, and Toyota Matrix—were used to conceal the prohibited items.
Onyeka confirmed that one suspect had been arrested in connection with the seizure, noting that investigations were ongoing.
“Interestingly, we apprehended one suspect linked to this seizure,” he said.
The Customs boss stressed that the service would not tolerate drug trafficking or any form of transnational crime that threatens national security and public health.
“Our actions align with global standards on border protection and public safety, in line with the 2026 International Customs Day theme of vigilance and commitment,” Onyeka added.
Receiving the seized drugs, the NDLEA Commander at Tincan Island, Solomon Omotoso, commended the Nigeria Customs Service for its professionalism and effective inter-agency collaboration.
Omotoso assured that the NDLEA would intensify investigations and ensure that those responsible are prosecuted in accordance with the law.