Nigerian Customs, NDLEA Intercept 30 Slabs of Cocaine at Apapa Port as Joint Security Operations Deal Fresh Blow to International Drug Traffickers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine concealed aboard the MV Aruna, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, at the Greenview Terminal of Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure, which occurred on Friday, represents a major New Year setback for international drug trafficking networks attempting to exploit Nigeria’s busiest seaport.
According to Customs spokesperson Isah Sulaiman, the illicit drugs were carefully hidden on the vessel, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated methods used by smugglers. Apapa Customs Area Controller, Emmanuel Oshoba, commended the officers for their vigilance, describing the operation as a strong signal of the command’s zero-tolerance stance on illicit trade in 2026. The NDLEA has taken custody of the seized cocaine for further investigation and possible prosecution. Authorities say the interception is the third major drug bust by the joint NCS–NDLEA team in recent weeks, underscoring intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking through Nigeria’s seaports.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine concealed aboard the MV Aruna, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, at the Greenview Terminal of Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure, which occurred on Friday, represents a major New Year setback for international drug trafficking networks attempting to exploit Nigeria’s busiest seaport.
According to Customs spokesperson Isah Sulaiman, the illicit drugs were carefully hidden on the vessel, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated methods used by smugglers. Apapa Customs Area Controller, Emmanuel Oshoba, commended the officers for their vigilance, describing the operation as a strong signal of the command’s zero-tolerance stance on illicit trade in 2026. The NDLEA has taken custody of the seized cocaine for further investigation and possible prosecution. Authorities say the interception is the third major drug bust by the joint NCS–NDLEA team in recent weeks, underscoring intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking through Nigeria’s seaports.
Nigerian Customs, NDLEA Intercept 30 Slabs of Cocaine at Apapa Port as Joint Security Operations Deal Fresh Blow to International Drug Traffickers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine concealed aboard the MV Aruna, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, at the Greenview Terminal of Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure, which occurred on Friday, represents a major New Year setback for international drug trafficking networks attempting to exploit Nigeria’s busiest seaport.
According to Customs spokesperson Isah Sulaiman, the illicit drugs were carefully hidden on the vessel, highlighting the increasingly sophisticated methods used by smugglers. Apapa Customs Area Controller, Emmanuel Oshoba, commended the officers for their vigilance, describing the operation as a strong signal of the command’s zero-tolerance stance on illicit trade in 2026. The NDLEA has taken custody of the seized cocaine for further investigation and possible prosecution. Authorities say the interception is the third major drug bust by the joint NCS–NDLEA team in recent weeks, underscoring intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking through Nigeria’s seaports.
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