Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced major drug seizures valued at more than ₦3.4 billion following a series of operations across several states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The agency said its operatives intercepted more than 1.3 million pills and capsules of tramadol and other opioids alongside approximately 6,000 kilograms of cannabis.

The operations were conducted across Lagos, Edo, Niger, Delta, Ondo, Gombe and Imo states as well as Abuja.

Among the seizures was a major shipment of Canadian Loud discovered at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.

CANADIAN CANNABIS FOUND INSIDE VEHICLES

NDLEA said 603.75 kilograms of Canadian Loud were recovered from a container shipped from Montreal, Canada.

According to the agency, the container arrived in Nigeria on September 12.

A joint physical examination was conducted by NDLEA operatives, the Nigeria Customs Service and other security agencies on September 16.

Authorities said the cannabis was concealed in 31 black jumbo bags loaded inside two Toyota Sienna vehicles packed in a 40 foot container.

The seizure forms part of continuing efforts by Nigerian authorities to disrupt international drug trafficking networks using the country's ports.

MAN ACCUSED OF POSING AS SENIOR POLICE OFFICER

Another operation resulted in the arrest of a man accused of impersonating a senior police officer to transport illicit drugs through security checkpoints.

NDLEA identified the suspect as Sunday Joel Sunday.

According to the agency, he was arrested in Gwagwalada, Abuja, while allegedly transporting 1,572.2 kilograms of skunk in a vehicle.

NDLEA alleges that the suspect wore police camouflage and displayed a senior police rank in an attempt to evade security checks.

The allegations remain subject to investigation and any subsequent court proceedings.

MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION OPIOID PILLS RECOVERED

Large quantities of tramadol and other opioid pills were also intercepted during the nationwide operations.

NDLEA said the combined seizures exceeded 1.3 million pills and capsules.

The agency reported additional cannabis seizures across several states as operatives targeted trafficking and distribution networks.

The consolidated operations covered eight states and the Federal Capital Territory.

OPERATIONS ACROSS NIGERIA

The seizures reflect the geographical reach of the agency's latest enforcement activities.

Operations were reported in Lagos, Edo, Niger, Delta, Ondo, Gombe and Imo states as well as Abuja.

Different consignments were intercepted at ports, on highways and during enforcement operations targeting suspected drug distribution networks.

The agency also reported arrests connected to some of the seizures.

Those arrested remain suspects unless and until convicted by a court.

CANADIAN LOUD SHIPMENTS REMAIN A CONCERN

The latest interception follows several major seizures of Canadian Loud at Nigerian ports during 2026.

NDLEA has previously reported intercepting multi tonne consignments originating from Canada.

The agency says intelligence sharing and cooperation with the Nigeria Customs Service and international partners have become increasingly important in tracking shipments across international maritime routes.

Canadian Loud is a high potency strain of cannabis that has appeared repeatedly in major drug interceptions at Nigerian ports.

NDLEA CONTINUES NATIONWIDE OPERATIONS

NDLEA Chairman Mohamed Buba Marwa has repeatedly said the agency intends to combine enforcement against trafficking networks with programmes aimed at reducing drug abuse.

The latest seizures were publicly announced on Sunday as the agency released consolidated results from operations carried out over recent days.

The investigation into the intercepted shipments and suspects is continuing.

Authorities are also expected to pursue other individuals and networks potentially connected to the consignments.