Customs intercepts N5bn tramadol, other illicit drugs in Lagos

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The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Friday announced its interception of 21 contraband drugs including tramadol valued at over N5 billion....

The Nigerian Customs Service Friday announced its interception of 21 contraband drugs including tramadol valued at over N5 billion.

The smugglers, according to him,had intended to seize the opportunity of the festive mood of the last Eid-el-Kabir to play a fast one on the Customs. He said:“On Aug. 13, at about 2 am, operatives of the Headquarters Strike Force Zone A intercepted a truck laden with dreaded codeine, tramadol and other controlled pain killers along Maryland, Ikeja road.

He said the warehouse was immediately sealed with a detachment of well-armed officers to guard the place.

 

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