Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT Hands Over 500kg Of Seized Cannabis To NDLEA
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has handed over five bags of cannabis sativa weighing approximately 500 kilograms to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Festac Area Command, following a successful intelligence-driven operation in Lagos State.
The illicit consignment was intercepted on February 18, 2026, when the NNS BEECROFT Quick Response Team, acting on credible intelligence, stopped a van suspected of transporting illegal substances in the Abule Osun area of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.
Speaking during the handover ceremony on Friday, February 20, 2026, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, stated that the operation reflects the Nigerian Navy’s sustained commitment to combating criminal activities within Nigeria’s maritime domain and adjoining areas. He noted that the success aligns with the strategic directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Admiralty Medal, to strengthen maritime security and inter-agency collaboration.
Commodore Adams-Aliu commended the vigilance, professionalism, and swift response of naval personnel involved in the operation. He reaffirmed the Navy’s unwavering resolve to work closely with sister security agencies to secure Nigeria’s coastal corridors and hinterlands against illicit trafficking and other criminal activities. He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to enhance ongoing operations.
The seized narcotics were formally handed over to the Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Adejumo Gbenga Ayo, for further investigation and necessary action.
This development underscores the growing synergy among security agencies in dismantling drug trafficking networks and promoting a safer maritime and coastal environment for all Nigerians.
