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Tin Can Impounds Container of Illicit Drugs

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Nov 20, 2017
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CAC, Yusuf Bashar of Tin Can

The Nigeria Customs Service has reiterated its desire to continue to build on the existing inter-Agency cooperation with all concerned regulatory Agencies, to ensure that illicit and uncustomed goods are intercepted at the Ports, for the good of the Nation’s Economy and Nigeria as a whole.

The Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Port, Lagos, CAC Yusuf Bashar stated this while handing over a 40ft container with number MRKU 519445/3 containing cartons of Spectradol (Tramadol) Capsules of various milligrams, Spectra-Doxycycline Capsules of various milligrams as well as Jinart Tablets.

Other drugs seized are Clarinthromycin Tablets of five hundred milligrams and Jincold-Extra Strength Capsules of various milligrams.

Speaking on the negative effect of the drugs on the teeming Nigerian Youths, the CAC stated that the products are highly regulated and Nigerian Youths consume them illegally at an alarming proportion which leads them into committing despicable acts that will certainly have negative implications on their health in particular and the Nation at large.

He listed the number of seizures the Command has made recently to include arms, cars, drugs and others, and expressed regrets that any dishonest importer has no good intention for the Nation and citizens.

According to the CAC, “It is  not just about money but the health and well-being of the people, every Nigerian should show care about the life of Nigerians and it’s not about revenue nor trade facilitation but about the good of Nigeria and Nigerians, so this must stop”.

The Comptroller who disclosed the identity of the Importer as Jin Spectra Pharmaceutical Limited of No. 3 Festing Road, Kano also said that the Clearing Agency is Febeaco Nigeria Limited of 29, Apapa/Oshodi Expressway, Ibafon, Apapa- Lagos, expressed utmost confidence in the officials of the Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) whom he hinted would effectively complete the investigation and bring the Importers to book, by using the address and the information provided.

Comptroller Yusuf Bashar however noted that the Nigeria Customs Service would not allow unpatriotic and inconsiderate importers and Agents use Tincan Island Port as a dumping ground to perpetrate their illegal operations, recalling that some weeks ago two (2) containers of falsely declared similar Pharmaceutical Products were also handed over to NAFDAC at the Command.

According to him, there are over one hundred million youths in Nigeria and if allowed unregulated access to these drugs, it would portend great danger for the Nation.

The CAC noted that constant usage of dangerous drugs has exposed the youths to regrettable actions as he handed over the container to the Commander Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Tincan Island Port chapter, MR. NSE JACK.

Receiving the consignment on behalf of the chairman of NDLEA, the commander Tincan Island Port, MR. NSE JACK commended the Customs Area Controller for his consistent commitment to the concept of Inter-Agency collaboration and synergy over time. He assured the CAC that NDLEA will conduct further due diligence test to unravel details of the Importer for eventual prosecution of suspects.

  1. JACK however wished that the good works of COMPTROLLER BASHAR would be emulated by other Commands for the overall benefit of the Nation.

 

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