The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has opened a joint investigation with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) following the interception of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine at the PTML Terminal, Tincan Island Port, Lagos.
In a statement released by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA Headquarters, the agency said the massive consignment was discovered after terminal operators detected suspicious packages inside an empty container and immediately alerted port authorities.
A joint inspection involving the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Police Anti-Bomb Squad, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies was carried out at the scene. Field testing by NDLEA operatives later confirmed the substance to be cocaine.
The coordinated effort marks one of the largest drug seizures at a Nigerian port in recent years and highlights growing international collaboration in tackling transnational narcotics trafficking.
Authorities say further investigations are ongoing to trace the origin, intended destination, and network behind the shipment.
