Customs seize N1.05bn worth of tramadol in major Edo operation

Nigerian Customs operatives intercepted a massive haul of tramadol capsules and other illicit pharmaceuticals valued at N1.05 billion during an enforcement operation on the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin, Edo State. The operation, described as intelligence-driven, uncovered the contraband concealed among legitimate goods on a truck abandoned by its driver, who fled the scene after attempting to evade arrest. Officials confirm the seizure underscores their focus on combating the smuggling of sub