By Ige Adekunle
Idiroko (Ogun), Dec. 17, 2025 (NAN) — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has intercepted 3,453 parcels of Cannabis sativa with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N435,078,000 in various locations across the state.
The Area Comptroller, Mr. Oladapo Afeni, disclosed this while handing over the seized drugs to Mr. Olaniyi Ekundayo, Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Idiroko Special Area Command, on Wednesday.
According to Afeni, the seizure was achieved through six intelligence-driven operations conducted between December 4 and Monday, targeting multiple locations across Ogun State.
“The seizure of narcotics, including Cannabis sativa and Crystal Meth, is worrisome, given their destructive impact on youth, public health, and national security. However, we are handing over the seized drugs to NDLEA for further investigation and action,” he said.
The Area Comptroller reiterated the command’s commitment to combating smuggling activities that threaten the nation’s health and security.
In his response, Commander Ekundayo affirmed that the NDLEA would continue to collaborate with the Customs Service in the fight against illicit drugs that endanger the youth.
“I commend the men and officers of the Ogun 1 Area Command for this huge seizure. These drugs would have caused further disaster, especially among our young people,” Ekundayo added.
The collaboration between the NCS and NDLEA demonstrates the ongoing commitment of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria to protect citizens from the growing threat of narcotics and smuggling.
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