The Nigerian Customs Agency has revealed that its officers intercepted Marijuana, Tramadol, and foreign parboiled rice worth over N900 million from August to October 2023.
This was shared in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the agency, Mailafiya Magaji.
According to the press release shared on their official X handle, the officers of the agency confiscated 17 sacks containing 1,199 loaves of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), totalling 663.5kg in September and October 2023.
The statement further explained the operations carried out in various states across the country, saying,
Speaking further on the operations of the agency, Magaji noted that the Western Marine Command (WMC) of customs seized 103 sacks containing 8,240 loaves of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), promptly handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
He emphasized the importance of the general public to respect and adhere to the Government’s fiscal policies, prohibitions, and restrictions, stressing that the measures are in place to safeguard national security, foster economic growth, and contribute to the overall progress of Nigeria.
Furthermore, Nigeria Customs also claimed that the agency generated over N11 billion in revenue as a result of its successful operations across the country.
According to the agency, this revenue was collected within the timeframe of three months (August to October 2023) and was remitted to the account of the federal government.
The Customs Area Controller, Ben Oramalugo, revealed that the surge in revenue generation can be attributed to the Command’s commitment to trade facilitation, enforcement of Customs laws, and fostering a conducive business environment.
