A joint operation by Nigeria Customs Service and UAE Customs has stopped a large shipment of Tap Tramadol 250mg from entering Nigeria through Murtala Muhammed Area Command.
The intercepted drugs were transferred to NDLEA last Thursday for investigation and prosecution.
At the official handover ceremony, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller of Customs Godwin Otunla, noted that the operation reflects the NCS’s sustained efforts to combat the trafficking of controlled substances that pose serious threats to public health and national security.
He lauded the officers of the Special WILD Office of the NCS Intelligence Unit for their professionalism and timely intelligence, which played a critical role in the successful interception.
He also praised the dedication and teamwork of officers and men involved in the operation.
He further acknowledged the technical support and cooperation received from the United Arab Emirates’ Customs.
“Their assistance was instrumental in identifying and intercepting this illegal shipment, further demonstrating the importance of international collaboration in the fight against transnational crime,” he said.
He further reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-driven operations in the collective interest of national security.