Border officials in the United Kingdom have announced the seizure of 500gm of cocaine shipped from Nigeria.

The cocaine was destined for India, according to reports.

In addition to the cocaine haul from Nigeria, UK border authorities also announced other contraband seizures. These include 174,400 sildenafil tablets sourced from India to the UK and other seizures. The seizure of sildenafil tablets from India; which were meant to treat erectile dysfunction is the second such major UK seizure in two years.

The discoveries formed part of a month-long operation that equally resulted in the recoveries of elephant tusks and reptile skin products.

Equally important, the recoveries were made under an operation codenamed Operation Thunder; which commenced from September 14 to October 11. Specifically, UK authorities say officers at ports and airports made 178 seizures containing thousands of products regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. These include the cocaine shipped from Nigeria.

The operation, an international one in outlook, was co-led by the World Customs Organisation and Interpol.

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