Ogun Customs intercept N3.57bn contraband, promise smugglers tougher time
Ogun Customs Command intercepts N3.57bn worth of contraband, including cannabis and foreign rice, vowing tougher times for smugglers in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-customs-intercept-n3-57bn-contraband-promise-smugglers-tougher-time/
The Nigeria Customs Service in Ogun I Area Command intercepted smuggled goods valued at N3.57 billion, vowing to make the border hostile for smugglers and drug traffickers. Acting Area Controller Olukayode Afeni disclosed this during a press briefing, stating the seizures were part of intensified operations aimed at protecting local industries and national security since June 24.
Among the items seized were bags of foreign rice, parcels of Ghana Loud/Indica, sugar, diesel, fertilizer, clothing, cosmetics, hair accessories, trousers, tops, drinks, oat, fire extinguishers, purses, and surgical shoes. Afeni described smuggling as economic sabotage, harming local jobs and threatening food security, warning that smuggled rice poses health risks.
He emphasized that smuggling undermines local farmers and funds arms and human trafficking. From January to August 2026, the command seized 32,412 parcels of hard drugs and 92 sacks of raw cannabis, generating over N90 million in revenue. Afeni warned smuggling syndicates that they will face legal consequences and called for inter-agency collaboration against illicit drugs and trafficking.
Written by urgent.news from Daily Post Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
