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The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has intercepted about 1.9 tonnes of cannabis in separate operations and arrested 25 stowaways aboard commercial vessels within its operational area in Lagos and surrounding waters.

The Commander of NNS Beecroft, Commodore Adams Aliu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a maritime stakeholders’ meeting held at the Officers’ Mess of the Western Naval Command in Apapa, Lagos.

Aliu said the operations were part of the Navy’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking, smuggling, illegal bunkering and other criminal activities within Nigeria’s maritime environment.

He described the security situation across the command’s area of responsibility as generally calm but warned that continuous surveillance and stronger collaboration remained essential to preventing criminal activities.

The meeting brought together maritime stakeholders to examine security challenges affecting shipping operations, port facilities and communities around Lagos and neighbouring waterways.

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Participants called for improved cooperation among security agencies, maritime operators, government institutions and host communities to strengthen intelligence sharing and enhance responses to emerging threats.

The cannabis seizures represent part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt the transportation of illicit drugs through Nigeria’s waterways and prevent criminal networks from exploiting maritime routes.

The arrest of the 25 stowaways also highlights concerns about unauthorised access to commercial vessels, which can expose individuals and shipping operators to safety and security risks.

Stowaways typically conceal themselves aboard vessels to travel without permission, creating potential challenges for vessel security, crew safety and port operations.

Aliu stressed that maintaining a secure maritime environment required consistent monitoring and collective responsibility among organisations operating within the sector.

He noted that effective information sharing and coordinated action could help security agencies identify suspicious activities, respond promptly to threats and protect legitimate maritime operations.

Maritime operators and residents of coastal communities were also encouraged to support security efforts by reporting suspicious movements and providing credible information to relevant authorities.

The Navy’s operations form part of broader efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime domain, protect commercial activities and prevent criminal elements from using waterways to facilitate illegal trade.

Stakeholders emphasised that sustained enforcement and closer partnerships would be necessary to maintain security across the region.

Details concerning the intended destinations of the seized cannabis, the identities of the arrested stowaways and their subsequent legal status were not provided at the meeting.

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