The commodore said that the NIS would be responsible for transferring the suspects to the Ghanaian Embassy after proper judicial procedures.
Mr Nimmyel commended the vigilance and professionalism of the personnel.
Mr Oladejo said that he ensured that personnel’s welfare was given due attention because he understood that motivation impacted positively on operations.
Mr Oladejo said the effort was sequel to the strategic directive of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, to ensure a safe and secure maritime environment.
Mr Oladejo said the interception of the bags of cannabis, each weighing 40 kilogrammes, was in furtherance of the navy’s ongoing Operation Water Guard.
The Nigerian Navy assured the public that maritime security would be strong during Christmas.
A vessel allegedly used for the bunkering was said to contain 205 drums of a substance suspected to be premium motor spirit and other products.
Seafarers were urged to navigate with caution and due consideration to international regulations.
Mr Haruna said that the boat ladened with the suspected contraband was intercepted during a routine sea patrol.
Two hundred and sixty-one bags of cannabis worth over N100 million in the local market was intercepted during the Yuletide, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT said.
