The NDLEA confirmed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, that it is collaborating with international partners to probe the importation of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine discovered at the PTML Terminal of Tincan Island Port. The consignment was found in an empty container, prompting a joint examination by port stakeholders including the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies sportsdayonline.com The Punch.
According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, preliminary field tests confirmed the substance as cocaine, and the shipment was taken into custody for further investigation. The agency described the seizure as one of the largest single cocaine busts ever recorded at the port Leadership.
NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has engaged with the DEA and NCA to trace the international drug cartel responsible for the shipment. The collaboration aims to identify the source, transit routes, and destination networks linked to the consignment sportsdayonline.com Naija News.
This development underscores Nigeria’s growing role in global anti-narcotics efforts and the importance of cross-border intelligence sharing in combating drug trafficking. The NDLEA has reiterated its commitment to dismantling drug syndicates and enhancing port surveillance.
