• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Friday, October 3, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home Crime

Customs Intercepts Bus Carrying 553 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Worth N10mln

...arrests four suspects

Vital News by Vital News
April 22, 2023
in Crime
0
Customs Intercepts Bus Carrying 553 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Worth N10mln

The bus and the seized parcels of Indian Hemp

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

 

By Raji Rasak

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted a bus with four passengers loaded with 553 parcels of canabis sativa (Indian hemp) worth N10million at Seme border, Lagos State.

The Ford Bus with registration number, EPE 622 YC was intercepted by operatives during routine patrol on the Abidjan – Lagos Corridor at Gbatrome area of Badagry, Lagos State.

The bus and the seized parcels of Indian Hemp

Seven large sacks containing 553 parcels of cannabis sativa, also known as Indian hemp, were discovered while four of the people inside the bus were also discovered to be security operatives.

RelatedStories

Three Persons Killed In Gun Duel Between Amotekun Operatives, Hoodlums In Osun

Bandits Abduct Electoral Commissioner, Ex-SUBEB Boss, Others In Niger State

Ododo Orders Closure Of Osara, Zariagi Trailer Parks In Kogi

ARISE News Reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, Killed By Gunmen In Abuja

Dera Nnadi, the Controller of Seme Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

In the statement issued in Semé, the controller said, “On April 21, at about 4:03p.m, officers of the command, while on routine patrol along the Abidjan – Lagos Corridor, intercepted a Ford Bus with registration number, EPE 622 YC at Gbatrome, Badagry.

“Upon search of the bus, seven large sacks containing 553 parcels of cannabis sativa, also known as Indian hemp, were discovered.

“Also, Four male occupants of the vehicle, comprising of two civilians and two members of one of the sister security agencies conveying the contraband items were arrested.

“The contraband narcotics worth about N10 million and the means of conveyance were taken to the station at Seme and detained, pending further investigations.

“Also taken to the station are the four male suspects who have volunteered statements.

“However, the two members, of one of the sister security agencies were handed over to their agency for further necessary action.

“Preliminary investigation following the questioning of the suspects revealed that the Indian hemp was destined for Kaduna State,” he said.

Nnadi condemned the nefarious means of earning a living by some members of the society, who had no consideration for the damaging effects of hard drugs which contributed to crime in the country.

He urged members of the society who traversed the Seme corridor to take advantage of the trade facilitation effort of the Nigeria Customs Service and engage in legitimate business.

The controller charged all stakeholders, officers and men of the command and sister border agencies along the corridor to remain vigilant and alert during the Salah celebration as smugglers might wish to take advantage of the public holidays to engage in their reprehensible acts.

He also directed them to ensure that all facilities and critical government infrastructure in the area of responsibilities were protected during this period as always. (NAN/vitalnewsngr.com)

 

 

Tags: busCustomsinterceptsSeme
Previous Post

Taiwo Awoniyi’s Sponsored Football Tourney Kicks Off In Ilorin

Next Post

Bishop Adewole Commends Buhari For Bequeathing Better Electoral System

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

Three Persons Killed In Gun Duel Between Amotekun Operatives, Hoodlums In Osun
Crime

Three Persons Killed In Gun Duel Between Amotekun Operatives, Hoodlums In Osun

September 30, 2025
Bandits Kill 7 Persons In Katsina
Crime

Bandits Abduct Electoral Commissioner, Ex-SUBEB Boss, Others In Niger State

September 30, 2025
Kogi @34 : Let Us Chart A brighter Course For Our Collective Future, Ododo Charges Indigenes
Crime

Ododo Orders Closure Of Osara, Zariagi Trailer Parks In Kogi

September 30, 2025
ARISE News Reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, Killed By Gunmen In Abuja
Crime

ARISE News Reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, Killed By Gunmen In Abuja

September 29, 2025
Court Berates EFFC Over Disregard For Rule Of Law, Orders Immediate Release Of Aisha Achimugu
Crime

Why EFCC Must Unravel Alleged Financial Malfeasance, Misapplication In Yobe By Usman Machina

September 26, 2025
Next Post
Bishop Adewole Commends Buhari For Bequeathing Better Electoral System

Bishop Adewole Commends Buhari For Bequeathing Better Electoral System

Court Dissolves Pastor's Marriage As Prophetess Wife Admits Engaging In Adultery

APC Slams Opposition Parties Over Calls For Election Cancellation

APC Dissolves Presidential Campaign Council

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

UN Assembly Voted 124 – 14 To Strip Israel Of Right To Self Defense In Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem

Israeli Strike On Gaza School Kills 22 Women, Children, Infant

1 year ago
As Ogun Moves To Preserve Abeokuta-Sagamu Road  by Funmi Branco

Abiodun Urges Prayer For Nigeria At Eid-el-Maulud

2 years ago

FEC Shelves Discussion On Minimum Wage For More Consultation With States, LGs

1 year ago
In Edo, Tinubu Says Obasanjo Unfit To Recommend President For Nigerians

Fuel Scarcity, Naira Redesign Are Plans To Scuttle Elections – Tinubu

3 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • Maritime/ Marine Transport
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN cement Court Dangote death dies drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Engineer Urges Nigeria To Invest In Aerospace Technology To Tackle Insecurity, Modernise Aviation

Bandits Kidnap Police Officer In Kwara

Death Toll In Ibaji Boat Mishap Rises To 36

Arrest of 147 Terrorists In One Week, Confirms Tinubu Is Boosting Troops’ Morale – Group ‎

Fubara Sacks Commissioners, SSG, SAs, SSAs

2027 : Group Holds Awareness Walk In Kogi, Reaffirms Commitment To Vision, Leadership Of President Tinubu

Trending

Kogi Vows Strict Enforcement Of Ban On Illegal Trailer Parks From  October 29
News

Kogi Vows Strict Enforcement Of Ban On Illegal Trailer Parks From October 29

by Vital News
October 2, 2025
0

The Kogi State Government says it will commence strict enforcement of ban on Zariagi, Osara and other...

Realnews Announces Theme, Date For It’s 13th Anniversary Lecture

October 2, 2025
Yakubu Gowon University Honours Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Hakeem Adedeji,  For Hard Work, Dedication

Yakubu Gowon University Honours Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Hakeem Adedeji, For Hard Work, Dedication

October 2, 2025
FG Cancels Independence Anniversary Parade

Engineer Urges Nigeria To Invest In Aerospace Technology To Tackle Insecurity, Modernise Aviation

October 2, 2025
Police Begin Manhunt For Killers Of Three Officers, Two Vigilante In Kogi

Bandits Kidnap Police Officer In Kwara

October 2, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • Kogi Vows Strict Enforcement Of Ban On Illegal Trailer Parks From October 29 October 2, 2025
  • Realnews Announces Theme, Date For It’s 13th Anniversary Lecture October 2, 2025
  • Yakubu Gowon University Honours Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Hakeem Adedeji, For Hard Work, Dedication October 2, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • Maritime/ Marine Transport
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In