The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted codeine-based syrup valued at ₦3.39 billion at Apapa Port.
The seizure was carried out by the Apapa Area Command during a joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
Customs officials said the interception occurred on March 15, 2026 during a targeted inspection of two containers.
The containers were flagged through intelligence gathering by enforcement officers.
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Authorities discovered 3,398 cartons containing 339,800 bottles of codeine syrup concealed inside the shipments.
Officials said the goods were falsely declared as household utensils.
The illicit consignment had a Duty Paid Value of about ₦3.39 billion.
Customs Area Controller Emmanuel Oshoba confirmed the seizure.
He said the operation reflects the command’s commitment to enforcing directives from Adewale Adeniyi.
Oshoba added that the seizure followed recent warnings issued to smugglers operating through the port.
He stressed that Apapa Port will remain hostile to drug traffickers and smuggling networks.
Customs also commended NDLEA for its collaboration during the operation.
Officials said the partnership between agencies helped ensure the successful interception.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and safeguarding national security.
