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NSCDC recovers N72 m worth of marijuana

NSCDC recovers N72 m worth of marijuana
NSCDC  recovers N72 m worth of marijuana

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has seized weeds, suspected to be marijuana valued at about N72 million at Badagry area of Lagos state.

The NSCDC Commandant in Lagos, Mr Tajudeen Balogun on Friday said , that the Marine unit of the Corps at Badagry intercepted the substances at about 2.02am on Thursday during a routine patrol on Badagry water.

Balogun said the seizures in 20 bags, each containing 80 neatly packed weeds in a boat at Topo Badagry, adding that two occupants of the boat jumped into the water and escaped.

He said that the personnel in collaboration with some security agencies in Badagry were on the trail of the suspects.
Balogun said that they were also investigating where the substances came from and the destination.

“We intercepted 20 bags; each bag contained 80 small packs valued at about N45, 000 per pack.

“We are investigating whether the suspects were bringing them to Nigeria or taking them out to neighbouring country.

“I commend my men for this feat. If these substances have entered Nigeria states, they can increase crime of all sorts. We are reaching out to agencies in charge of drugs before they will be destroyed.

“We will not just release the weeds to any agency; we will ensure that these weeds are destroyed. There are syndicates in this business, we are on their trail,” Balogun said.

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