The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigeria Customs, Ikeja, said it intercepted contraband goods worth N1.5 billion and arrested four suspects within a three-week operation.
The Customs Area Controller, Muhammed Shuaibu, made this known during a briefing in Lagos on Friday while handing over seizures to NDLEA and NAFDAC officials.
Shuaibu, who assumed duty on April 23, confirmed the seizures, with a Duty Paid Value of N1.5 billion, were made between April 23 and May 16.
He promised to use his experience to manage the unit effectively, saying the command had stayed true to that goal.
The Area Controller also stated that the command generated N20.7 million through demand notices, and auctioned perishables and petroleum products from irregular importation.
He added that he had shifted the unit’s approach to intelligence-driven operations, reducing delays caused by traditional stop-and-search methods.
NDLEA’s Festac Area Commander, Abdul Maiyaki, hailed Customs for handing over the seized cannabis and a suspect.
He thanked sister agencies for their ongoing support in helping NDLEA fulfil its mandate.
NAFDAC Taskforce Chairman, Shuiba Muhammad, also praised Customs for securing the nation against harmful substances.
He noted Customs handed over seven trucks of illicit drugs to NAFDAC three months ago, with more intercepted now.
Muhammad said the seizures were due to effective inter-agency cooperation, which helps reduce insecurity linked to drug abuse.
He added that stopping such drugs from circulation helps lower the country’s insecurity levels.
