NDLEA Seizes N10.4bn Worth of Canadian Loud at Lagos Port

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made a major seizure at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a street value of N10,433,750,000.00.

This seizure is the second major one of Canadian Loud in less than a week. On May 9, 2026, NDLEA operatives raided a Lekki mansion used as a stash house and recovered 4,000 parcels of the same psychoactive substance. The parcels weighed 2,326 kilograms and were worth over N5,815,000,000.00.

The Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), revealed that the successful interdiction of the illicit drug consignment followed intelligence gathering, surveillance, and trailing of the container. The container was trans-loaded several times since it left Toronto, Canada on March 28, 2026. It was conveyed through rails to Montreal, where it was loaded on board a vessel, the Jakarta Express voyage.

The vessel arrived at Tanger Med Port in Morocco on April 15, 2026. It discharged and reloaded on another vessel, the Osaka voyage, which eventually arrived at the Lagos Port on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Marine Intelligence Unit of NDLEA and the Tincan Island Strategic Command of the Agency monitored the shipment for over two months.

The illicit drug consignments from Canada were professionally packed and concealed inside two vehicles: a used Ford Bus and a Mercedes-Benz C300 car. These vehicles were stashed within the shipping container. Marwa commended the officers of the Tincan Command and the MIU of the Agency for their vigilance and professional conduct.

The recent Loud seizures highlight a coordinated attempt by international drug syndicates to flood the Nigerian market with synthetic strains of cannabis. Marwa stated, “This second massive seizure in less than a week is a clear message to the international syndicates who think they can use our ports as entry points for their soul-destroying trade. The synergy between NDLEA and Customs Service, as well as other security agencies and our international partners like the Canadian Royal Mounted Police, the UK-HOIO, and the US DEA, is yielding fantastic results. We won't rest until every link in this supply chain is broken and those behind these shipments are brought to justice.”

The NDLEA’s Director of Seaports Operations, ACG, Ibinabo ArchieAbia said, “The achievement once again demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation, international collaboration, and intelligence-driven operations in combating transnational organised crime and illicit drug trafficking.”

Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) is the Chairman of NDLEA. He was appointed as the Chairman of NDLEA in 2020. Marwa has been at the forefront of the fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria.

The NDLEA was established in 1990 to enforce laws related to drug trafficking. The agency has made several major seizures in recent years. They've been working hard to curb the importation of illicit drugs.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) manages the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The port is one of the busiest ports in Nigeria. It's a major entry point for goods into the country.

The use of cannabis is illegal in Nigeria. The NDLEA has been working to curb the importation of cannabis into the country. They urge Nigerians to report any suspicious activities to the agency.

The seizure of the Canadian Loud is a major blow to international drug syndicates. The NDLEA will continue to work with international partners to combat drug trafficking. They're committed to fighting drug trafficking in Nigeria.

The Lagos Port is a major entry point for goods into Nigeria. The NDLEA has increased its presence at the port to curb the importation of illicit drugs. They're working hard to stop the flow of illicit drugs into the country.

The collaboration between NDLEA and other security agencies has yielded results. The agency will continue to work with other agencies to combat drug trafficking. They're making progress in their fight against drug trafficking.

The NDLEA has made several major seizures in recent months. The agency is committed to fighting drug trafficking in Nigeria. They won't rest until they've made a significant impact.