Customs Impounds 48 Sacks Of Marijuana In Kwara

The Nigeria custom officers in Kwara State have seized 48 sacks of Cannabis Sativa popularly known as Marijuana.

The Area Comptroller, Ahmed Bello, who confirmed  the seizure said the contraband goods were intercepted at Bukuru in Baruten Local Government Area of the state between August 2019 and January 2020.

Bello who condemned the act of smuggling and the increased consumption of marijuana by youths said the seized marijuana weighs 3,593kg and the total duty paid value of the items seized is N448million.

Also, 953 bags of imported rice weighing 50kg each were seized.