This is a major seizure made in Port Harcourt Ports Command. 7.5kg of Cocaine was smartly concealed in two flanges.

Flanges are oil well equipment made of tough and thick steel. They are used as joints to connect heavy pressurized pipes used in the oil & gas operations. They are also used for conveying gas and petroleum products.

The examination of the container lasted for 10 days. It entailed the use of cranes, fork lifts and electric metal cutting equipment.