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The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a consignment of cookies suspected to contain illicit substances, with an estimated street value of ₦3.6bn, in a major operation against the smuggling of prohibited goods.
The seizure forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to prevent the distribution of illegal substances and other restricted products through the country’s borders.
Customs officials said the discovery followed intelligence-led enforcement activities aimed at identifying suspicious consignments and stopping dangerous products from entering the Nigerian market.
The interception highlights the challenges confronting border security agencies as smugglers continue to explore different methods of moving prohibited substances into the country.
The service reiterated its commitment to strengthening surveillance and enforcement operations to curb smuggling and protect public health. Further details about the seizure, including the origin of the consignment and whether any suspects were arrested, were not confirmed in this report.
