NDLEA seizes N10.43bn cannabis at Lagos port after international operation
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a massive shipment of Canadian Loud cannabis at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The operation involved months of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and collaboration with international agencies. The drugs were concealed in vehicles within a shipping container and were valued at N10.43bn. The NDLEA emphasized that this seizure sends a strong warning to international drug syndicates.
What happened
- NDLEA operatives intercepted 4,173.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis at the Tincan Island Port, valued at N10.43bn.
- The shipment originated from Toronto, Canada, on March 28, 2026, and passed through Morocco before arriving in Lagos on May 9.
- The drugs were seized on Tuesday, May 12, during a joint examination with the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies.
- The operation involved collaboration with the United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) praised the professionalism of the officers and highlighted ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
