Customs intercepts N809.6m expired vape in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a 40-foot container filled with expired disposable vapes, valued at N809.6 million, at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command in Lagos.

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This reflects an increase of N5.041bn, representing a 35 per cent increase.

During a cargo examination, officers discovered the container, registration number TIIU4739360, loaded with approximately 182,340 pieces of disposable vape products. The seized items had various expiry dates, including 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, rendering them unfit for consumption and a potential public health risk.

Bolaji Adigun, the Acting Customs Area Controller for the KLT Command, announced the seizure during a press briefing. He stated that the command is initiating the process of handing over the confiscated vapes to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and proper disposal.

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Each pack contained 10 pieces, bringing the total quantity to 484 cartons and 182,340 pieces.

Adigun also highlighted the command's strong revenue performance for June 2026, generating N19.4 billion. This represents a 35% increase from the N14.3 billion collected in June 2025, amounting to an additional N5.041 billion.

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Further examination established that the products had different expiry dates of 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, rendering them unfit for use and posing a potential risk to public health.

He attributed these achievements to the dedication of customs officers, improved stakeholder compliance, enhanced trade facilitation, and the use of intelligence-driven strategies. Adigun reiterated the command's commitment to revenue generation, trade facilitation, and enforcement, emphasizing its role in protecting the nation's economy and public welfare.

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The CAC stressed it had commenced the process of handing over the seized items to the appropriate government agency for further regulatory action and proper disposal in line with established procedures and the command’s commitment to inter-agency collaboration.