Cannabis Worth N20,600,000 Is Seized by Customs

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storms 317 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, often known as Marijuana, were intercepted by the Nigerian Customs Service, with a total value of N20.6 million. In Minna on Tuesday, Niger/Kogi Comptroller Busayo Kadejo confirmed this to Niger state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Haruna Kwetishe. The commander added that the criminals were on the run after escaping when customs officers halted their car. In light of the impending general elections, he urged everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to the appropriate authorities. This has proven to us that the development of Nigeria is a shared responsibility amongst all citizens and not only the government’s security forces.

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storms 317 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, often known as Marijuana, were intercepted by the Nigerian Customs Service, with a total value of N20.6 million.

In Minna on Tuesday, Niger/Kogi Comptroller Busayo Kadejo confirmed this to Niger state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Haruna Kwetishe.

A total of 253.6 kilos of marijuana were intercepted on the Abuja-Lokoja motorway, he said, adding that their release into society would have led to a rise in crime.

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