Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry, Lagos has handed over 11 sacks of cannabis sativa worth N17.6 million to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) in Badagry.
The FOB commanding officer, Navy Capt. Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said the operatives seized the suspected cannabis sativa on December 15 at a yard close to Apa community, Badagry.
Adams-Aliu was represented by the base intelligence officer. Lt. EU Okorie
He said that the Nigerian Navy, FOB, got an intelligence tip-off of suspected smuggling activities within its area of operations.
“The intelligence indicated that persons were sighted offloading products, suspected to be cannabis sativa, at a Yard close to Apa, seaside of the FOB Area of Operations.
“Consequently, the Base Response Team, proceeded to the scene of the crime for investigation and possible arrest.
“The team conducted a cordon and search operation in the area and a total of 11 sacks of the suspected products which valued N17.6 million were recovered.
“The suspected smugglers fled the scene on sighting our Patrol Team, while the adjoining communities were also searched but no other products or suspects were found,” Adams -Aliu said. (NAN)
