The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 30 wraps of high-potency cannabis known as Canadian Loud from a female passenger arriving in Nigeria from South Africa, handing over the seized substance to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation.
The interception was made on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by the NCS Port Harcourt Area I Command as part of efforts to prevent illicit drugs from entering the country and protect public health, particularly among young people.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Barilule Aanee, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller.
Speaking during the handover, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, said preventing illicit drugs from reaching Nigerian communities was critical to protecting young people from the harmful effects of substance abuse.
She warned that substances such as Canadian Loud could affect mental health, judgment and productivity, with consequences extending beyond individual users to their families and communities.
“The fight against illicit drugs is essential to protecting public health and safety,” Atuluku said, stressing the need for sustained efforts to keep dangerous substances out of circulation.
She commended the officers involved in the interception and acknowledged the support of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the NCS management in strengthening anti-smuggling operations.
Atuluku also assured that the Command would continue to intercept illicit substances and work to ensure that those involved in drug trafficking are brought to justice.
In his remarks, the Assistant Commander General of Narcotics at the NDLEA, Nathaniel Negedu, praised the Customs Service for the interception and handover, describing cooperation between the two agencies as crucial to tackling drug trafficking.
Negedu called for sustained collaboration between the NCS and the NDLEA, noting that the illegal movement of drugs poses a serious threat to public health and society.
The handover underscores ongoing collaboration between Nigeria’s customs and drug enforcement authorities to disrupt the supply of illicit substances and reduce the risks associated with drug abuse.