Nigerian Navy Seizes N254 Million Worth of Cannabis Sativa and Diesel in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy successfully intercepted 127 bags of cannabis sativa valued at N254 million and multiple containers of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in a fiber boat at Eleko Beach, Lekki, and in the vicinity of Liverpool, Apapa, Lagos State, learnt Excel Magazine International.
Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, credited the interceptions to intelligence from the Maritime Domain Awareness Facility, the Falcon Eye Alignment.
According to a press statement on Sunday, Oguntuga revealed that the NNS patrol team initially seized 113 bags of Cannabis Sativa at the beach, expanding their search along the Badagry route and apprehending an additional 14 bags.
The criminals, according to him, upon encountering the patrol team, abandoned the narcotics and fled, allowing the Navy to secure both the boat and the illicit drugs.
Oguntuga emphasized, “Acting on credible intelligence, the team swiftly responded, leading to the confiscation of 113 bags of Cannabis Sativa at the beach. This commendable effort further extended along the Badagry route, resulting in the arrest of an additional 14 bags.”
Discussing the interception of petroleum products, Oguntuga stated, “The boat was found to be laden with petroleum products suspected to be AGO, stored in hundreds of drums and jerrycans. The criminals, upon sighting the team, abandoned the narcotics and fled the scene while the Quick Response Team secured the narcotics, the boat, and its illicit cargoes.”
The Navy transported the seized jerry cans, drums of AGO, and a pumping machine back to their base. Oguntuga affirmed that all confiscated items would be handed over to the appropriate authorities for thorough investigation, stating, “The seized items, including the petroleum products and a pumping machine, were safely transported back to the base for further investigation and necessary actions.”
He concluded by highlighting the commitment of the Nigerian Navy, led by Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to combating illicit drug trafficking and safeguarding the nation’s resources. Oguntuga noted, “These successful arrests underscore the Nigerian Navy’s dedication under the leadership of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to combating illicit drug trafficking, preserving the well-being and protection of the nation’s resources.”
