Customs Intercept 3,186 Parcels Of Cannabis Sativa In Lagos
By Trek Africa Newspaper
At least 3,186 parcels of Cannabis sativa valued at N91,488,977 have been intercepted by Customs operatives along Seme Badagry Expressway, Lagos State.
Spokesperson of Customs Seme Command, Mr. Abdulahi Hussiain made this known in a statement saying that the cannabis sativa was being conveyed in a sand tipper along Seme Badagry Expressway.
According to Hussain, the vehicle, after careful examination, was found to contain 41 sacks containing 3,186 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N91,488,977.
He said the Controller of Seme Customs Command, Comptroller Bello Jibo, commended the gallant officers who made the discovery.
Jibo urged them to sustain the tempo with a view to fighting smuggling within nooks and crannies of the Command in whatever form.
The controller advised the officers to always collaborate with the host community in ensuring a harmonious relation to achieve more results.
He called on the general public to cooperate with customs in its duty of implementing government policies to generate revenue and improve the economy.
Jibo said that the customs were also tasked with providing professional and quality service that would enhance development in the country.
