The Nigeria Customs Service recently achieved a major success in its anti-smuggling efforts by uncovering hidden components for pump-action rifles and a large cache of cannabis-derived products at the Tincan Island Port. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi announced that these seizures reflect the agency’s ability to dismantle transnational criminal groups attempting to misuse the nation’s maritime infrastructure.
Intelligence gathering led officials to flag container number TEMU 184536/9, which arrived on July 8, 2026. A detailed inspection revealed that the shipment contained disassembled JoJeff pump-action rifles. Authorities have detained two individuals in connection with the discovery, while a primary suspect is currently being pursued.
In a separate operation, customs officials found 373.8 million Naira worth of cannabis-infused goods, including pre-roll cookies and gummies, hidden among everyday items like used vehicles and generators. The Comptroller-General emphasized that these interceptions prove the effectiveness of the agency’s risk profiling and collaboration with other security branches. He stated that Nigeria’s ports are strictly monitored to ensure they do not become conduits for illegal weapons or narcotics, and he promised that all involved parties will face legal consequences.
