The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized artificial hashish and different contraband value N3.3 billion in Lagos.
The seizures have been disclosed by the Customs Space Controller, Comptroller Gambo Aliyu, throughout a press briefing, in keeping with the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
The event follows a six-week intelligence-led operation throughout the Lagos metropolis, marking a shift from routine checkpoints to focused enforcement geared toward disrupting smuggling networks.
The command stated the renewed technique has resulted in a number of arrests, giant volumes of illicit items intercepted, and improved commerce compliance enforcement, even because it recorded the lack of an officer throughout one of many operations.
Aliyu stated the command arrested eight suspects, together with a feminine linked to the hashish seizure, whereas additionally recording a fatality throughout enforcement operations.
The comptroller stated the incident involving the deceased officer had been formally reported to the Customs excessive command, including that the unit recorded a complete of 144 seizures since he resumed obligation in late December.
The seizures spotlight the size and variety of smuggling actions being routed via Lagos and the impression of intelligence-driven enforcement.
Between December 10, 2025, and February 2, 2026, the command recovered N36.89 million via demand notices issued for cargo misdeclaration and commerce compliance breaches.
Aliyu attributed the outcomes to focused patrols, stronger supervision, and a transfer away from predictable checkpoints, reaffirming the NCS dedication to combating smuggling, trans-border crimes, and {economic} sabotage.
The newest seizures add to a rising checklist of high-profile drug interceptions by the Nigeria Customs Service at Lagos ports in latest months.
Customs has constantly stated these interceptions replicate strengthened collaboration with the NDLEA and different safety companies to disrupt narcotics trafficking via Nigeria’s maritime corridors.
Past enforcement, the Nigeria Customs Service has launched coverage measures geared toward commerce facilitation and regulatory compliance.
Underneath the brand new SOP, courier firms in search of to function below the DDP regime are required to acquire a licence from the NCS Headquarters Licence and Allow Unit throughout the Tariff and Commerce Division, reinforcing oversight in Nigeria’s fast-growing logistics and e-commerce area.