Customs seizes N3.39bn worth of codeine syrup in Lagos

Customs seizes N3.39bn worth of codeine syrup in Lagos

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted a massive consignment of codeine syrup valued at N3.39 billion, officials announced on Tuesday. According to Mr Isa Sulaiman, Public Relations Officer of the command, the seizure was carried out in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Mr Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller, disclosed that the operation took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, …

Nigerian Customs, NDLEA Intercept ₦3.398billion Codeine Syrup Hidden In Kitchen Utensils At Lagos Port

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, have intercepted two containers loaded with thousands of cartons of codeine-laced cough syrup worth ₦3.398 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos.

Major Drug Bust: Authorities seize ₦3.39bn codeine in Lagos por

This case comes shortly after Customs also seized 13 containers filled with expired drugs, food items, and restricted goods worth ₦6.

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Customs, NDLEA Bust N3.39bn Codeine Smuggling Ring at Apapa Port

Customs, NDLEA Bust N3.39bn Codeine Smuggling Ring at Apapa Port The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted two containers laden with codeine-based syrup valued at N3.398 billion at Apapa Port, Lagos. In a statement issued on Monday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, […] The post Customs, NDLEA Bust N3.39bn Codeine Smuggling Ring at Apapa Po…

Customs, NDLEA intercept codeine syrup worth ₦3.398bn in Lagos

Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, have uncovered a major consignment of illicit pharmaceutical products at the Apapa Port in Lagos, intercepting two containers loaded with thousands of bottles of codeine syrup. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) The post Customs, NDLEA intercept codeine syrup worth ₦3.398bn in Lagos appeared first on National Accord…