Nigerian Agencies Intercept N10.4 Billion Cannabis Shipment at Lagos Port

Nigerian anti-drug and customs agencies, NDLEA and Customs, successfully intercepted a significant shipment of "Canadian Loud" cannabis valued at N10.4 billion at the Tin Can Port in Lagos.

13 May, 17:57 — 14 May, 00:00

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This significant drug seizure highlights ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to combat international drug trafficking, which poses serious public health and security challenges. The large value of the intercepted drugs underscores the scale of the illicit drug trade.

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The NDLEA intercepted 4,173.5kg of Canadian Loud
The street value of the seized drugs is N10.4 billion
The interception occurred at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos

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The NDLEA intercepted 4,173.5kg of Canadian Loud

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The seized Canadian Loud has a street value of N10.4 billion

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punch-ngMostly Factual87d ago

Customs, NDLEA intercept N16bn cannabis shipment

Nigeria Customs and NDLEA have intercepted a massive cannabis shipment valued at N16.6bn at Tincan Island Port, preventing 4,173.5kg of drugs from Canada. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-ndlea-intercept-n16bn-cannabis-shipment/

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vanguard-ngMixed87d ago

NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port

By Evelyn Usman Providence Ayofeoluwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, formally took over 4,173.5 kilograms of cannabis indica valued over N10.4 billion, intercepted through a joint operation involving the agency and the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, at the Tin Can Seaport in Lagos. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Assistant Commander-General of Narcotics, ACGN […] The post NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port appeared first on Vanguard News.

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NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port

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Nigerian Agencies Intercept N10.4 Billion Cannabis Shipment at Lagos Port

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NDLEA, Customs intercept N10.4bn cannabis shipment at Tin Can Port

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