CUSTOMS, NDLEA SEIZE 30 COCAINE SLABS AT APAPA PORT

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have seized 30 slabs of cocaine aboard the MV Aruna, a vessel registered in the Marshall Islands.

The seizure occurred on Friday at the Greenview Terminal within Apapa Port, Lagos, underscoring the continued efforts of security agencies to prevent illicit substances from entering the country through its busiest seaport.

According to Isah Sulaiman, Public Relations Officer of the Apapa Port Command, the cocaine was meticulously hidden on the ship, highlighting the sophisticated tactics used by smugglers.

Apapa Area Controller Emmanuel Oshoba commended the officers for their vigilance during the New Year period, describing the operation as a clear message that the command remains dedicated to combating illegal trade in line with established protocols.

The NDLEA has taken custody of the seized drugs for further investigation and to support the prosecution of those involved.

This interception marks the third major drug bust in recent weeks by the joint NCS-NDLEA enforcement team.