On 2 and 16 September 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) seized two 40‑foot containers at Tin Can Island Port in Lagos that concealed a drug load estimated at ₦3.67 billion. The seized substances were Delta‑8 cannabis‑infused cookies and gummies, along with large quantities of Cannabis Indica, hidden among used vehicles and automobile spare parts.
The first container, identified as MSDU655132/0, was intercepted on 2 September. A joint 100 % physical examination by NCS and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed 890 packs of Delta‑8 cannabis‑infused cookies and gummies, weighing 598.08 kg, and two used cars – a 2008 Mercedes‑Benz and a 2012 Nissan Infiniti.
The second container, SKU625643/6, was seized on 16 September. Examination found 1,207 packages of Cannabis Indica, weighing 603.75 kg and valued at ₦3.62 billion, plus two used Toyota Sienna vehicles, two used Toyota Corolla vehicles and engine spare parts.
Combined, the two consignments weighed 1,201.83 kg and carried an estimated street value of ₦3.67 billion. Public Relations Officer Oscar Ivara said the operation highlighted smugglers’ attempts to exploit containerised cargo to move prohibited items into Nigeria.
Both agencies will hand the seized drugs over to the NDLEA for further investigation and other statutory actions. “This partnership remains critical to identifying, intercepting and dismantling drug‑trafficking activities,” Ivara said, warning smugglers to desist from illegal importation.
In a statement, the Tin Can Island Port Command pledged to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering, cargo examination and enforcement operations in collaboration with other security and regulatory agencies. Importers, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders and other stakeholders were urged to comply with all applicable laws and import procedures, as legitimate trade must not be used as a cover for criminal activity.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
