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Nigeria Seizes ₦3.67bn Drug Haul
Nigeria's customs intercepts two containers with suspected narcotics worth ₦3.67bn.
In brief
Nigeria's customs intercepts two containers with suspected narcotics worth ₦3.67bn. Nigeria's customs service seized ₦3.67bn worth of cannabis-infused products hidden in imported vehicles and spare parts. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Drug Seizure at Tin Can Island
Nigeria's customs service intercepted two containers with suspected narcotics worth ₦3.67bn.
First Container Seized
The first container, MSDU655132/0, was intercepted on September 2, 2026, containing 890 packs of Delta-8 cannabis-infused cookies and gummies.
Second Container Seized
The second container, SKU625643/6, intercepted on September 16, 2026, contained 1,207 packages of Cannabis Indica weighing 603.75 kilograms.
Seized Vehicles and Parts
The seizures included two used vehicles and engine spare parts from the intercepted containers.
Total Value and Weight
The combined seizures weighed 1,201.83 kilograms with an estimated street value of ₦3.67bn.
Customs and NDLEA Collaboration
The Nigeria Customs Service and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted joint inspections to intercept the narcotics.
Seizure Impact
The seizures highlight smugglers' attempts to use containerized cargo to move prohibited items into Nigeria.
Next Steps
Seized substances will be handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and necessary actions.
The big picture
Nigeria's customs service seized ₦3.67bn worth of cannabis-infused products hidden in imported vehicles and spare parts.
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