**Customs Seizes N3.4 Billion Codeine Syrup at Apapa Port** The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made another significant move in its ongoing efforts to curb the smuggling of prohibited items at the Apapa Port. In a recent operation, the Apapa Command of the NCS seized a massive consignment of codeine syrup valued at N3.398 billion. According to reports, the codeine syrup was concealed in two containers declared to contain other items. However, upon physical examination by officers of the Command, the containers were found to contain a large quantity of codeine syrup, which is a controlled substance under the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) regulations. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) Apapa Area Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, said the Command is determined to make the Apapa Port a place where legitimate trade is encouraged and not a haven for smugglers or criminal syndicates hiding behind fake trade documentation. In a swift follow-up operation on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted and seized two containers containing a total of 3,398 cartons (339,800 bottles) of Codeine-containing Syrup (CSP Codeine) concealed in household utensils at the Apapa Port. The seizure marks another significant milestone in the Command's efforts to combat the smuggling of prohibited items. This comes just five days after the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced that the Command seized a total of 13 containers' load of expired and falsely declared goods worth N6.381 billion. The seizure of the N3.4 billion codeine syrup is a significant blow to the smuggling syndicates operating in the country. It shows that the NCS is serious about combating smuggling and ensuring that our ports are used for legitimate trade. The NCS has been working hard to ensure that our borders are secure and that smuggling is reduced to the barest minimum. This seizure is a testament to the effectiveness of their efforts and a reminder that the NCS will not tolerate any form of smuggling. As Nigeria continues to grapple with the issue of drug abuse, the seizure of the codeine syrup is a welcome development. It shows that the government is serious about tackling the problem and ensuring that our country is not used as a transit point for illicit drugs. The seizure of the N3.4 billion codeine syrup is also a reminder that the NCS is committed to ensuring that our ports are used for legitimate trade and that smuggling is reduced to the barest minimum.