The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT handed over five bags of Cannabis Sativa seized during an intelligence-driven operation to officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Festac Area Command. The consignment, weighing about 500kg, was intercepted on 18 February 2026 after the NNS BEECROFT Quick Response Team, acting on credible intelligence, stopped a van suspected of transporting illicit substances around Abule Osun area of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area Lagos State.
Speaking during the handover, the Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, stated that the successful interception reflects the Nigerian Navy’s sustained efforts under the Leadership of Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Admiralty Medal, to curb illegal activities within Nigeria’s maritime environment.
According to the press release sighetby SLt Doris Afom Nwomoko
Assistant Base lnformation Officer
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT. He commended the vigilance and professionalism of Naval personnel and reaffirmed thathevy’s unwavering commitment to collaborate with sister security agencies to secure the Nation’s astal corridors. He further urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to enhance security operations across the state.
Accordingly, the seized narcotics were handed over to the Deputy Commander of Narcotics Adejumo Gbenga Ayo for further investigation and necessary action. This development further underscores the strengthening inter-agency cooperation aimed at dismantling drugs trafficking networks and ensuring a safer maritime domain for all.