Customs intercepts 30 wraps of Canadian Loud from South African passenger
By Chibuzo Obidike | IchieTimes
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area I Command, has intercepted 30 wraps of Canadian Loud, a potent cannabis strain, from a female passenger arriving in Nigeria from South Africa.
The seized substance was handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on October 7, 2026, for further investigation and necessary action.
The interception was disclosed in a statement issued on October 8 by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I, Barilule Aanee, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller.
Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, described the fight against illicit drugs as critical to protecting public health and safety, particularly among young people.
She warned that substances such as Canadian Loud could have adverse effects on mental health, judgment and productivity, with wider consequences for families and communities.
The NDLEA’s Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, Nathaniel Negedu, commended the Customs Service for the interception, stressing the importance of cooperation between both agencies in tackling drug trafficking.
Atuluku also praised the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to preventing illicit substances from entering Nigerian communities.
The handover highlights the continued collaboration between the Customs Service and the NDLEA in efforts to curb drug smuggling and strengthen border enforcement.
