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National Security

Canadian Police commend NCS on border security, anti-smuggling

From Our Correspondent Abuja, May 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime. TheNewsZenith reports that NCS recorded the fit through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This is according to a Customs statement received over the weekend in Lagos. […]

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Security

Security agencies collaborate to combat drugs, arms smuggling

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 23, ’25 (TNZ) Three security agencies have teamed up to combat the menace of smuggling narcotic drugs and ammunition into the country through the waterways. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Nigeria Customs Service, the Police and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Under the collaboration, our correspondent […]

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General Security

NCS TinCan port  transfer N8bn illicit drugs to NDLEA

By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 11, ’25 (TNZ) The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has handed over illicit drugs worth over N8 billion to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). TheNewsZenith reports that the Customs Area Controller, Frank Onyeka, on Monday, handed over the items to the NDLEA, Tincan […]

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Economy Security

Marine Customs intercepts 2,000kg cannabis in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 53 sacks of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa. TheNewsZenith reports that the sacks contained 3,793 loaves and weighed 1,958 kilogrammes in Lagos. Compt. Paul Bamisaiye, the Customs Area Controller confirmed the seizure at a news […]

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Law / Crime Security

Customs intercept 142 wraps of cannabis at MMIA

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recently intercepted a suspect with 142 wraps of Canadian loud cannabis valued at N290 million at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Effiong Harrison, the Comptroller of the MMIA Customs Command, handed over the seizure and one […]

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Law / Crime Security

NDLEA arrests Paris-bound businessman, others with 774 drugs

From Our Correspondent The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, (name withheld), for allegedly ingesting 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine while attempting to board a flight from Abuja Airport to France. TheNewsZenith reports that the Spokesman for the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, announced the arrest in a statement on Sunday. […]

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Law / Crime Security

12 drug peddlers sent to jail in Kano – NDLEA

From Our Correspondent No fewer than 12 drug peddlers arrested in Kano State have been convicted for various jail terms, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). TheNewsZenith reports that the spokesman of the State Command of the anti-drug agency, Sadiq Maigatari, announced the convictions in a statement on Saturday in Kano. Maigatari described […]

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General Security

Apapa NCS collects N1.8trn revenue in 10 months

By Our Correspondent ……hand over illicit drugs to NDLEA/NAFDAC officials On Monday, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Area Controller (AC), Apapa, Lagos Babatunde Olomu, says the Command generated N1.8 trillion between January and October this year. TheNewsZenith reports that Olomu announced the revenue figure at the handing over of six containers of illicit drugs to […]

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General

Tincan Island Customs intercepts N682m drugs

By Our Correspondent The TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted three containers loaded with illicit drugs, valued at over N682 million. TheNewsZenith reports that the Customs Area Controller for the Command, Dera Nnadi, announced the seizure on Wednesday in Lagos. Nnadi was speaking at the stakeholder engagement, Nnadi, where […]

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Security Transportation

FRSC warns motorists against unrealistic year-end targets

By Our Correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Apapa Unit Command in Lagos, has advised motorists to avoid unrealistic year-end targets to avoid unnecessary pressure. Kaleson Makanto, the Unit Commander, gave the advice on Thursday at a one-day sensitisation workshop for drivers and fleet operators in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the workshop’s theme is: […]

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