The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service says it seized 3,699 parcels of Cannabis Sativa in various locations within the state between Jan.1 and March 31.
The Area Comptroller, Mr Mohammed Shuaibu, on Wednesday, handed over the drugs to Mr Olusegun Adeyeye, the Commander of the National Drug Law enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Idiroko Special Area Command, at Idiroko.
According to Shuaibu “the seizure comprised 534 cannabis sativa of booklets sizes, 239 cannabis sativa of bread sizes and 2,926 cannabis sativa of coconut sizes.”
The area comptroller warned those who engage in such illegal businesses to desist and embrace legitimate trade.
“We assure those who engage in legal businesses of our support in all aspects of their trading activities to boost the revenue generation of the country.”;he said.
In his response, Adeyeye commended the efforts of NCS for the remarkable feat, describing the seizures as massive.
In additon to what he said “the seizure is a testament of the synergy between Customs and NDLEA and others sister agencies.”;
He appealed for cooperation and collaboration of all stakeholders in the fight against the scourge ravaging our country.
“There is the need for all of us to fight this scourge that want to destroy the future of our youth because “tomorrow belongs to our youth”;he said.
NAN
