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The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over intercepted narcotics, controlled pharmaceutical products, drones and expired goods with a combined value of N43.5 billion to relevant government agencies.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, conducted the handover on Thursday at the Apapa Port in Lagos as part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation in tackling illicit trade, protecting public health and securing Nigeria’s borders.

The seized narcotics were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, while controlled and expired pharmaceutical products were transferred to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, for appropriate action.

The development highlights the increasing role of the Customs Service in preventing prohibited and harmful goods from entering the country, beyond its traditional responsibility of collecting import duties and other government revenues.

Speaking during the handover, Adeniyi said the seizures demonstrated the broader responsibilities of the service in protecting Nigerians and safeguarding the national supply chain.

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According to him, Customs has a critical role in ensuring that goods moving through Nigeria’s borders comply with national laws and do not pose threats to national security or public health.

He said effective border control required Customs to work closely with other government agencies, particularly those responsible for drug enforcement, pharmaceutical regulation and national security.

The latest handover also underscores the risks associated with the movement of illicit and regulated products through Nigeria’s ports and borders.

Narcotics remain a major security and public health concern, while the circulation of unapproved or expired pharmaceutical products can expose consumers to potentially dangerous substances.

The seizure and subsequent transfer of the items to the appropriate agencies is expected to allow the relevant authorities to take further regulatory, investigative or enforcement measures in line with their mandates.

The inclusion of drones among the intercepted items also points to the wider range of goods Customs officials now monitor as part of border security operations.

Adeniyi stressed that the service’s responsibilities extend beyond revenue collection to include trade facilitation, enforcement, national security and protection of the Nigerian public.

The N43.5 billion valuation attached to the seized items underscores the scale of the intervention and the potential economic and social consequences of illicit goods entering the country.

The Customs Service has continued to work with other security and regulatory agencies to improve intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement at Nigeria’s ports, airports and land borders.

The latest handover reinforces the importance of such collaboration in preventing prohibited goods from reaching the Nigerian market while strengthening the country’s overall border management system.

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