ABUJA, May 26 (AGCNewsNet) – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has applauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its critical role in dismantling transnational crime networks and enhancing border security through a robust intelligence-sharing partnership with Canadian and Nigerian law enforcement agencies.

The RCMP International Special Services revealed that collaboration with the NCS led to the interception of 65 stolen vehicles and over 1,000 packages of synthetic cannabis smuggled from Canada into Nigeria via ports, airports, and illegal routes.

Speaking at a recognition ceremony in Abuja, Canadian High Commissioner Pasquale Salvaggio commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, for his leadership in combating cross-border crimes. He noted that the operations were the result of joint efforts by the NCS, RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and Interpol Nigeria.

“This partnership has disrupted key international crime networks and safeguarded the integrity of both Canadian and Nigerian borders,” Salvaggio stated.

The event also marked the official recognition of NCS’s support in recovering 12 luxury vehicles in Lagos, bringing the total number of stolen Canadian vehicles recovered in Nigeria to 65. These recoveries highlight growing law enforcement cooperation between both countries.

Representing the RCMP, Director General of International Special Services, Liam Price, said the collaboration with the NCS had significantly strengthened Canada’s global crime-fighting operations. He described the NCS as “a dependable and strategic partner in international border security.”

In his remarks, Adeniyi expressed appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed the NCS’s commitment to intensifying inter-agency collaboration in tackling organised crime.

“This award reflects the results of our joint efforts with Canada and other Nigerian security agencies. We are committed to continuing these strategic operations to ensure the safety of our borders and global trade,” he said.

The ceremony further underscores the international community’s increasing reliance on the NCS’s intelligence-driven approach to border management, illicit trade prevention, and international security cooperation.

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Source: The Guardian