Customs, NDLEA Seize 30 Cocaine Blocks from Vessel at Apapa Port
Story: written by Zara January 3,2026
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos.
The drugs were discovered on Friday aboard MV Aruna, a vessel registered in the Marshall Islands, during a joint operation at the Greenview Terminal of the port.
A statement by the Apapa Port Command Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, revealed that the cocaine was ingeniously hidden on the ship, underscoring the increasingly sophisticated tactics adopted by drug traffickers.
The Area Controller of the Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, commended the officers involved for their alertness, particularly during the New Year period. He described the seizure as a clear signal that the command remains resolute in its fight against smuggling and other forms of illegal trade, in line with laid-down procedures.
Following the interception, the NDLEA took custody of the seized cocaine to enable further investigation and the prosecution of suspects linked to the consignment.
The latest operation marks the third major drug seizure recorded in recent weeks by the joint NCS–NDLEA task force at the nation’s busiest seaport.
