The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a large consignment of seized illicit drugs valued at N2.64 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Owerri.
The Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Bashir Balogun, disclosed this during the official handover ceremony held at the unit’s headquarters in Owerri on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Items handed over to the NDLEA include 1,126,060 tablets of Tramadol, 21,245 bottles of codeine syrup, 666 sacks of cannabis sativa, 19 wraps of cannabis sativa, three wraps of Scottish loud, 11 wraps of Ghanaian loud, and five wraps of colos, among other controlled substances.
Balogun said the seizures were made through credible intelligence gathering, diligent surveillance, and the professionalism of Customs officers, reaffirming the service’s commitment to protecting the country from the dangers of illicit drugs and controlled substances.
He noted that the abuse and illegal distribution of Tramadol, codeine-based syrups, and cannabis continue to pose serious threats to public health, particularly among youths, as well as national security.
According to him, the success recorded by the unit was achieved through effective collaboration with the NDLEA and other security agencies, in line with the Nigeria Customs Service’s policy thrust on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation.
He described the handover as a demonstration of strong inter-agency synergy aimed at preventing harmful drugs from circulating within society and sending a clear warning to drug traffickers.
Balogun stated that the seized drugs have a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2,638,102,565, adding that the handover was necessary to enable the NDLEA to carry out further actions in line with its mandate.
He commended officers of the unit for their vigilance and dedication and urged members of the public to support law enforcement agencies by providing timely and useful information to curb drug trafficking and abuse.
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