Western Marine Customs Boss, Bamisaiye Hands Over Cannabis Sativa, Codeine Seizure to NDLEA, NAFDAC

Western Marine Customs Boss, Bamisaiye Hands Over Cannabis Sativa, Codeine Seizure to NDLEA, NAFDAC

The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has fulfilled its promise, as they eventually hand over the recently intercepted cannabis sativa and Codeine recorded by the operatives of the command to officials from National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), as well as its National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) counterparts. 

During the handing-over ceremony, Comptroller YK Bamisaiye recalled last week precisely Friday 21st February, 2025, when the Command informed members of the press of the seizure of 53 sacks of Cannabis Sativa.

He explained that in a recent operation by one of the Command Patrol team on Monday 24th February, 2025 within Badagry axis, two suspects with 29 loaves of Cannabis Sativa concealed in a sack of rebagged rice were intercepted. 

During the Hand Over Exercise

However, the handover exercise of the seized offensive items formally took place on Tuesday with the about 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, two suspects and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine being handed to officials of NDLEA and NAFDAC respectively for further investigation and prosecution.

The CAC said the seizures were made across the South-Western waterways, as he reaffirmed the commitment of Western Marine Command operatives at securing the nation’s waterways and preventing illicit trade.

He stated that the success is a result of strong inter-agency collaboration. No single agency can win this fight alone, and together, we are making a real impact.

The two culprits arrested in connection with the vseizures

Bamisaiye however extends his sincere appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs and the management team for providing the right equipment, welfare, and good working conditions that empower its Officers to carry out our duties effectively.

“To our colleagues in NDLEA and NAFDAC, we trust this handover will aid the fight against drug abuse and illicit trade. Our message to smugglers is clear—we are vigilant, we are resolute, and we will not relent”, he said.