EXCLUSIVE: Security Agents Intercept 105.2 kg Cocain At Tin Can Island Port

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By DAPO OLAWUNI

Security agents at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos have intercepted 105.2 kg of Cocaine wrapped in 40 packets onboard a vessel; MV SPAR SCORPIO while discharging wheat at Josepdam Terminal.

Reliable sources at the port told DAILY TREND NEWS that the illicit drug was discovered on Monday while the vessel was being inspected by officials of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Nigeria Customs Service, among others.

When our correspondent contacted the Public Relations Officer of Customs at Tin Can Port, Uche Ejesieme, he could not confirm the report. He however promised to reach out to Deputy Comptroller Enforcement of the command for more details.

Reliable sources however confirmed to our correspondent that some suspicious packages were discovered onboard the vessel, MV SPAR SCORPIO during discharging of wheat at Josepdam Terminal on Monday morning

The items were later confirmed by NDLEA to be totaling 105.2 kg Cocaine wrapped in 40 packets.

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