Customs Seizes Sex Enhancing Drugs, Indian Hemp Worth N126m
In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, the Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has made a substantial seizure of illegal goods, including 39 lumps of Indian hemp, 300 wraps of diazepam tablets, and 57 packs of sex enhancement drugs known as Black Diamond. The operation, which took place at various border areas within Kebbi State, also resulted in the confiscation of 212 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 10,025 litres of premium motor spirit, 250 bales of used clothing, 150 expired powdered milk, 50 pieces of used tyres, 78 rolls of Diclofenac Sodium, 10 Jerry cans of vegetable oils, 20 cartons of foreign spaghetti, and 20 bags of foreign sugar.
The total duty paid value of the seized items is estimated to be over N126 million, marking a significant victory for the Customs Service in their ongoing battle against illegal trade.
The Customs Area Controller, Iheanacho Ernest Ojike, addressed the media at the command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, highlighting the combined efforts of the operation teams, intelligence unit, joint border patrol team, and cooperation with other agencies that led to these successful seizures.
The intercepted Indian hemp has been turned over to the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), while the diazepam tablets are now in the custody of NAFDAC. This operation underscores the relentless commitment of the Kebbi State Command to safeguarding the nation’s borders and ensuring compliance with import and export regulations.
