The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the activities of smugglers across its coverage areas have reduced drastically since the closure of land borders in the country. “Therefore, we are calling on them to give us more support by providing all the necessary information on the smugglers. “We are doing everything possible to enlighten the public on the danger of smuggling the contraband products into the country,” he said. “From October 21 to October 27, we intercepted 223 compressed blocks and one small sack of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp). The chairman also appealed to the government to provide a laboratory in the market for testing products before export.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 07, 2019 16:52 UTC