The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command, has intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with expired disposable vape products valued at N809.6 million in duty-paid value.
The seizure was announced by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Bolaji Adigun, during a recent media briefing at the command, according to a statement issued on Thursday.
Adigun said the container, bearing registration number TIIU4739360, was flagged during a detailed cargo examination carried out by officers of the command.
He disclosed that the interception came as the command also recorded a significant increase in revenue collection for June 2026.
According to him, the KLT Command generated N19.4 billion during the month, compared with N14.3 billion realised in June 2025.
“This reflects an increase of N5.041bn, representing a 35 per cent increase. In furtherance of this mandate, officers of the command, through diligent cargo examination, intercepted a 40-foot container with container number TIIU4739360 containing expired disposable vape with a total duty-paid value of N809.6m,” Adigun said.
He explained that officers found 18 pallets of disposable vape products inside the container during a physical inspection.
According to him, each pallet contained 60 cartons, while the cartons held either 20 or 40 packs. Every pack contained 10 vape devices, bringing the consignment to 484 cartons and 182,340 individual pieces.
“Each pack contained 10 pieces, bringing the total quantity to 484 cartons and 182,340 pieces. 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 added.
Adigun said the command had begun the process of transferring the seized goods to the appropriate government agency for regulatory action and safe disposal in line with established procedures.
He attributed the command’s improved performance to the commitment of its officers, stronger compliance by stakeholders, enhanced trade facilitation measures and intelligence-led enforcement operations.
The Acting Customs Area Controller said the command remained focused on its statutory responsibilities of revenue generation, trade facilitation and enforcement, adding that the seizure underscored the vigilance and professionalism of its personnel in preventing unsafe and non-compliant goods from reaching the Nigerian market.
“He urged importers, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders to comply fully with import regulations and encouraged them to embrace the Nigeria Customs Service’s Authorised Economic Operator Programme and Advance Ruling System, which are aimed at improving compliance, promoting trade facilitation and making customs procedures more predictable.
Adigun assured stakeholders that the command would continue to strengthen intelligence gathering, risk management and cargo inspection to detect expired, falsely declared, prohibited and other non-compliant imports, while supporting economic growth, public health and national security.
He also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Customs management team for their leadership and strategic direction.
The Acting Controller further commended officers of the command for their dedication and thanked licensed customs agents, terminal operators, importers and other compliant stakeholders, as well as partner government agencies, for their continued cooperation in protecting the nation’s economy, securing its borders and safeguarding public health.
