The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port Command, has intercepted 11 rifles, 6 pistols alongside their ammunition and heroine, among others.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin-Can Island Area Command on Friday announced the seizure of a cache of illegal substances, weapons, and ammunition that had been brought into the nation.
Addressing newsmen on the activities of the command within the period of January to March, on Friday, 15 March 2024, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Dera Nnadi, noted that the Command has recorded success in both revenue generation and its anti-smuggling drive.
Among the confiscated goods are military camouflage and illegal substances like cocaine, heroin, and colorado.
The arms recovered included automatic single barrel rifles and pump action guns, among other weapons.
“In total, we seized 11 rifles and 6 pistols from different containers imported into the country at different times. We also seized psychotropic substances imported into the country but intercepted through collaborative work with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
“Based on this collaboration, several kilograms of Cannabis Indica have been seized. In recent times, we have also seized 23 packages containing 23 kilograms of Heroin concealed in a container, the identity of which we are still keeping secret due to ongoing investigations,” Nnadi added.
