 Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has handed over illicit drugs worth N99 million to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)){kind=link}
The Nigerian Customs Service (NSC) Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has handed over illicit drugs worth N99 million to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto.
The Customs Area Controller, Mr Aliyu Isa-Ndako, presented the drugs with Duty Pard Value (DPV) of N99,963,500.00 to the State Commander of NDLEA, Mr Mustapha Gidado on Monday in Sokoto.
Isa-Ndako said the seized items were intercepted by NCS patrol team abandoned by unknown person along Maidoro village on Sokoto-Illela road.
He said illicit drugs comprised 182 cartons of CST Cough Syrup with codeine, Capsules NASACAM Piroxican capsules suspected to be snuggled into the country.
According to him, the presentation was part of Comptroller General (C-G) of NCS, Mr Bashir Adewale directive to handover illicit pharmaceutical products to NDLEA.
Area Comptroller explained that the handover is not merely procedural but a divisive step toward enabling the agency to commence immediate actions.
” This is in line with the recent understanding reached at the last CGC Conference in Abuja,” he said.
” This seizure demonstrates our commitment to protecting our nation from the scourge of illicit drugs.
” I reinstate NCS commitment to intelligent network and continues harmonious synergy to strengthen service for improve performance,” Area Controller said.
Responding, NDLEA Commander commended the NCS for the success which had demonstrated their collective efforts and achievements and translated the improve synergy and performance of the enforcement agencies
Gidado noted that his agency was looking forward to more collaboration with the NCS in the area of interception and seizures of imported unwholesome food items as well as adulterated and counterfeit drugs.
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