Nigerian Navy Beecroft Intercepts 1.9 Tonnes of Cannabis

The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, under the command of Commodore Adams Aliu, seized approximately 1.9 tonnes of cannabis and arrested 25 stowaways in Lagos during various operations. These actions were reported on October 22, 2026, at a maritime stakeholders' meeting in Apapa, Lagos.

The operations included the recovery of five bags of cannabis weighing 480 kilogrammes on February 18, two bags weighing 192 kilogrammes on April 28, and 11 bags weighing 756 kilogrammes on July 22. The seized drugs were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation.

The stowaways were apprehended at locations such as Lagos Anchorage and Lekki Dangote Terminal and were transferred to the Nigeria Immigration Service. Commodore Aliu emphasized the need for community involvement in maritime security and called for improved cooperation among security agencies.

Senbajo Idowu Abike, the Apapa local government chairman, expressed concerns over drug trafficking and its impact on youth involvement in crime.