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Police Intercepts 40-Foot Container laden with codeine at Apapa port

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Peter Olaniyi    |   

The Nigeria  police of Apapa Area Command on Thursday intercepted a 40-foot container laden with drugs suspected to be Tramadol and codeine.

The container which was intercepted through a team of officers from Customs and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) joined the Area B Commander, Olasoji Akinbayo to foil the movement of the tramadol and concaine.

It could be  recalled that  the Area B Commander had recently intercepted similar imports and has transferred the case and two suspects to government prosecutors.

The latest intercepted container is expected to also be handed over to appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution.

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