The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a substance suspected to be hard drugs along the Gbaji–Seme Road, with a street value of N562.5 million.

Comptroller of the unit, Mohammed Shuaibu, disclosed this during a brief handing-over ceremony held at the unit’s office.

According to him, the interception occurred around 5:00 pm on October 17, 2025, when a patrol team, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Uduak Monday, who was found in possession of a nylon bag tightly wrapped with sellotape.

“Upon examination, the contents were discovered to be Ice Crystal Methamphetamine weighing 25 kilogrammes, with an estimated street value of N562.5 million,” Shuaibu said.

He noted that the seizure underscores the unit’s unwavering commitment to combating smuggling in all its forms and highlights the importance of inter-agency collaboration.

The Comptroller added that the FOU remains resolute in working with relevant agencies and stakeholders to dismantle smuggling networks operating within the zone.

He further disclosed that the seized substance had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

Receiving the exhibit and the suspect on behalf of the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, the Commander of Narcotics, Lagos State Strategic Command, Abubakar Liman, commended the NCS for its collaborative efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.

“The contributions of the NCS in the ongoing war against drug trafficking are remarkable. We will continue to update the unit as the trial of the suspect progresses in court,” Liman said.

He also applauded the Customs unit “for deepening the realization of the memorandum of understanding signed between both agencies.”