LAGOS HOTEL, 3 OTHER PROPERTIES FORFEITED BY DRUG KINGPINS AUCTIONED AT N6.1BILLION.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Lagos hotel, 3 other properties forfeited by drug kingpins auctioned at N6.1billion *- It’s a clear message that cartels won’t be allowed to enjoy proceeds of their criminal trade, says Marwa*  A Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and forfeited to the Federal Government through court processes have been auctioned for the sum of Six Billion One Hundred and Forty- Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Naira (N6,148,964,000.00) only. This was the outcome of a competitive bid process for the sale of eight assets forfeited by drug barons in parts of the country. While bidders who offered above reserved prices emerged winners of four of the listed properties, bids for four others failed because none offered up to the reserved prices. Announcing the winning bids at the bid opening ceremony attended by representatives of ICPC, Civil Society Organisations, auctioneers and bidders at the NDLE...
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CUSTOMS WMC HANDS OVER SEIZED CANNABIS SATIVA WORTH OVER N96M TO NDLEA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Customs WMC Hands Over Seized Cannabis Sativa Worth Over N96M to NDLEA


The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command (WMC) has handed over seizures of 17 sacks containing 1,257 loaves of Cannabis Sativa with a combined weight of 720kg worth over N96 Million to representatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).


The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Paul Bamisaiye, during the handover at the command on Tuesday, 04 June 2024, disclosed that the seizures were made by a patrol team of Officers and Men of WMC at the Bar Beach station of the Command in Lagos. 


His words, "At about 2300hrs on Wednesday 15 May 2024, a patrol team of Officers and Men of WMC at the Bar beach station of the Command received credible intelligence on the movement of a boat on the high sea along the beach location carrying items suspected to be offending items". 


"Upon receiving the information, the team moved towards the described location and intercepted one fibre boat fitted with a 200HP Yamaha Engine carrying sacks of the suspected items", he added. 


In a related development, Officers and Men of the Command also intercepted a wooden boat carrying suspected contraband items. "A careful examination of the items being conveyed revealed 505 Bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice having a combined Duty Paid Value of N59,185,000.00 of both items and Means of Conveyance". 


According to the  Customs Area Controller, the actions of the smugglers contravenes sections 245 and 254 of the NCS Act 2023, which WMC is responsible for enforcing.


He appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs and Management of Nigeria Customs Service for the motivation they provided and appealed to the trading public not to engage in illicit trade. 


Receiving the items, Assistant Commander of Narcotics, Marine Operation, NDLEA, Bashir Magaji, commended the service for the fight against smuggling. "This is the synergy we're talking about, and it's not the first time we are receiving this kind of items from customs".


He assured that thorough investigations and further actions will be taken.

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