The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has intercepted a parcel containing seven pouches of cannabis concealed inside a duvet cover.
The package, which originated from Bangkok, Thailand, was addressed to a recipient in Lagos.
In a statement on Tuesday, September 16, NIPOST said the suspicious consignment was flagged upon arrival.
Officials confirmed that both the sender and receiver details were being withheld as security agencies continue investigations.
According to the agency, the seizure reflects its strong commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s postal network is not exploited by drug traffickers.
“This interception underscores our determination to transform the postal industry into a secure and trusted channel for communication and commerce. It demonstrates our resolve to protect the public from illicit substances while safeguarding the integrity of the postal system,” the statement read.
NIPOST added that the consignment had been handed over to the relevant security agencies for further action.
The postal regulator also reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward the misuse of its services for illegal activities.
The agency said its crackdown on illicit shipments aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes security, accountability, and economic growth.
In July, Diaspora Digital Media reported that NIPOST had vowed to clamp down on courier companies aiding the trafficking of drugs and contraband.
The regulator stressed that courier services must not serve as safe routes for criminal activities.
NIPOST further revealed that it has initiated tighter surveillance across the logistics sector.
Measures include Know-Your-Customer protocols, compliance audits, and a revalidation exercise for all courier operators in the country.
To strengthen enforcement, the postal agency is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, and other security institutions.
The regulator also said it is working closely with courier operators, logistics associations, and transport unions to encourage vigilance and reporting of suspicious packages.
By stepping up monitoring and sector-wide engagement, NIPOST says it aims to prevent the abuse of postal and logistics channels while protecting citizens from the dangers of drug trafficking.
