The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intercepted smuggled goods valued at ₦1.99 billion during an intensive anti-smuggling operation conducted along the Lagos–Abidjan Corridor.
According to the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, the operation, which took place between September 1 and October 9, led to the confiscation of several prohibited items, including 10,000 bags of expired flour imported from Egypt, as well as illicit drugs such as cannabis and tramadol.
Adenuga disclosed that the command also arrested suspects linked to the smuggling of the seized substances, who have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
He explained that the interception underscores the command’s commitment to safeguarding public health, curbing illegal trade, and promoting legitimate cross-border commerce in line with the Service’s renewed operational strategy.
“The Seme Area Command remains resolute in its duty to protect Nigeria’s economic and security interests by preventing the inflow of harmful and prohibited goods through our borders,” Adenuga said.
The Seme border, which serves as one of the busiest gateways for trade between Nigeria and West Africa, has witnessed increased enforcement operations in recent months as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen revenue generation and regional trade compliance.
