News:2026-10-21/Report/nns-beecrofts-commander-reports-about-1-9-tonnes-of-cannabis-intercepted-in-lagos-waters-in-2026-and-25-stowaw

NewsReport21 October 2026

NNS Beecroft's commander reports about 1.9 tonnes of cannabis intercepted in Lagos waters in 2026 and 25 stowaways arrested

Blueprint reported that the commander of NNS Beecroft told a maritime stakeholders' meeting at the Western Naval Command in Apapa on Wednesday 21 October that the ship had intercepted about 1.9 tonnes of cannabis in separate operations. He gave 480 kilograms in five bags near Abule Odo on 18 February, 192 kilograms in two bags at Ikare Island on 28 April and 756 kilograms in 11 bags at Wiliki Post, off Alpha Beach, on 22 July, and said cannabis, tramadol and codeine were also seized at Idi Araba, Apapa. The substances were handed to the NDLEA, and the command had also arrested 25 stowaways.

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PlaceLagos StateNigeria

AgencyNigerian Navy (NNS Beecroft, Western Naval Command)

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2026-10-21 Report NNS Beecroft's commander reports about 1.9 tonnes of cannabis intercepted in Lagos waters in 2026 and 25 stowaways arrested Blueprint reported that the commander of NNS Beecroft told a maritime stakeholders' meeting at the Western Naval Command in Apapa on Wednesday 21 October that the ship had intercepted about 1.9 tonnes of cannabis in separate operations. He gave 480 kilograms in five bags near Abule Odo on 18 February, 192 kilograms in two bags at Ikare Island on 28 April and 756 kilograms in 11 bags at Wiliki Post, off Alpha Beach, on 22 July, and said cannabis, tramadol and codeine were also seized at Idi Araba, Apapa. The substances were handed to the NDLEA, and the command had also arrested 25 stowaways. https://blueprint.ng/navy-seizes-1-9-tonnes-of-cannabis-rescues-25-stowaways-in-lagos/ Nigeria Lagos State Nigerian Navy (NNS Beecroft, Western Naval Command)