Revenue Generation: Compt. Nnadi puts Tin Can Island Port Command in Guinness book of records as he generate over #1.trn as revenue….Seized 16 container of Illicit drugs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tin Can Island Port Command has reported a huge sources that they made during the year 2024.
The Customs Area Controller, Da Nnadi, made it clear to the Journalist that the Command has record revenue collection of over ₦1 trillion .
Da Nnadi also explains further that Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Tin Can Island Port Command has also made a seizure of illicit drugs and unregistered pharmaceuticals worth an estimated ₦37 billion, marking one of its largest drug busts to date.
The Tin Can Island Command detailed the seizure of 16 containers filled with various unregistered pharmaceutical drugs and narcotics, including:
Tramadol: 920 cartons in two 40-foot containers, valued at ₦23 billion.
Codeine Syrups: 1,894,600 bottles packed in eleven 40-foot containers, with an estimated worth of ₦13 billion.
Cannabis Indica: 341 kg across three containers, valued at approximately ₦682 million
– These containers, discharged between May and October 2024, contained codeine-based cough syrups, benzhexol tablets, potent painkillers, and cannabis. The narcotics and unregistered drugs, imported from countries including India, the UK, and Canada, were discovered on vessels operated by Hapag Lloyd and MSC.
After thorough inspections by the NCS, NDLEA, and NAFDAC, the Command handed over 13 containers of unregistered pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC.
In an earlier operation on October 2, the Command had already transferred 341 kg of cannabis to the NDLEA for further action, demonstrating the agency’s commitment to interagency collaboration in fighting illicit drug trafficking.
In addition to the significant seizures, the Tin Can Island Command announced an unprecedented revenue milestone, having collected over ₦1 trillion in customs duties this year. This accomplishment, Controller Nnadi said, reflects the Command’s dedication to compliance and efficiency under the leadership of Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR.
As the holiday season approaches, the Command assured compliant importers of timely cargo processing, while reiterating its zero-tolerance policy for illegal importation.
The NCS at Tin Can Island Port remains resolute in its mission to protect Nigerian society from the harm of unregulated pharmaceuticals and illegal drugs. By fostering partnerships with stakeholders and leveraging both local and international security networks, the Command aims to uphold its commitment to public safety and national security.
Controller Nnadi extended appreciation to the press, stakeholders, and Nigerians for their support, emphasizing the ongoing need for vigilance and lawful conduct in the nation’s ports
