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Customs Intercepts N4bn Illicit Pharmaceuticals Drugs From U.K, Canada

...Generates N1.04trn from import in 10 months

by Yusuf Babalola
8 months ago
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The Tin-Can Island command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday, announced the Interception of 16 containers of illicit drugs, fake and pharmaceuticals imported into the country from the United Kingdom, India and Canada.

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Speaking to journalists, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Compt. Dera Nnadi, said the command generated N1.04 trillion from Customs duty between January to November 6, 2024.
The Customs boss who disclosed that the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the Intercepted containers worth over N4 billion, said the containers were Intercepted between May to October, 2024.

The drugs Intercepted are, codeine based products; Tapentadol & Carisoprodol; Benzhexol Tablets; Cannabis Indica and Diclofenac Sodium Tablets.

According to Nnadi, Barcadin, Diclofenac Tablets, Benzhexol, CSP with Codeine were imported from India while Biomal Artesunate Injection and Cannabis Indica were imported from the United Kingdom and Canada respectively.
“Today, we are unveiling 16 significant seizures of illicit substances, unregistered pharmaceutical products and other items seized by the Command. 16 containers were discharged from May 17 to October 23, 2024.
The drugs Imported are numerous shipments of cough syrups with codeine; Barcadin with Codeine, Broncleer with Codeine, and DSP with Codeine for throat and chesty cough (100ml, 200 bottles per carton); 420 cartons of Royal 225 Tapentadol HVCL 125mg and Carisoprodol BP 100mg.

“200 cartons of 5mg Benzhexol Tablets (Brand: Trodal); Cannabis Indica: 77 packets (38.5kg), 532 packets (265.025kg), and 75 packets (37.5kg); Diclofenac Sodium Tablets: Really Extra brand (50mg, 100 packs per carton).
Other goods seized by the command are Ceiling fans, Deluxe Chilli Cutters, stainless steel blenders, Biomal Artesunate Injection.”

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He, however, revealed that Hapag Lloyd shipping companies was the shipping line used to import the illicit substance into the country.
Compt. Nnadi also stated that the command had handed over 341.025 kg of cannabis indica worth N682.05 million to NDLEA

“These containers were inspected by multiple enforcement agencies including Customs, National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Consequently, we are handing over a total of 13 Containers of Unregistered pharmaceutical products to NAFDAC.”

“Recall that on October 2, 2024, the Tincan Island Port Command officially handed over 684 packets of Cannabis Indica, weighing a total of 341.025 kg, with an estimated street value of N682.05 million. These narcotics were discovered in three 40ft containers Nos: MSMU 518030/2, MSMU 602957/0, and FSCU 927461/3), as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen interagency collaboration and coordination.

“The Command in particular and the Service in general will deploy all necessary resources and strategies at our disposal and in collaboration with local and foreign partner security and regulatory agencies to check the menace of illegal importation of unregistered pharmaceutical products into the country. We are more than committed to deliver on this mandate.”

“Aware that yuletide is around the corner, I wish to reassure all our stakeholders that the Command will partner with those who are compliant to ensure there are no delays in their cargo delivery. Similarly, we are also using this opportunity to inform those who will dare our resolve that we are ready to enforce the requirements of our law.”

Speaking on the over N1.04 trillion revenue generated by the command, Comptroller Nnadi, said it’s the first time the command is crossing the N1 trillion revenue mark.

“We are glad to announce that the Command as at today the 7th November 2024, generated the sum of N1.04 trillion. The Command wishes to celebrate this milestone of collecting over One Trillion Naira as Customs duty being the first time this has been achieved in its history.”

 


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