Navy uncovers illegal refinery with 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a suspected illegal refining site containing approximately 114,500 litres of petroleum products in Rivers State, while arresting 10 suspected drug offenders in a separate joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. The post Navy uncovers illegal refinery with 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10 appeared first…
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered an illegal refining site containing about 114,500 litres of petroleum products in Rivers State, along with arresting ten suspected drug offenders in a separate joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State. The illegal refining site was discovered on October 15, 2026, in the Orashi Forest, Ahoada West Local Government Area, following credible intelligence.
The recovered petroleum products were handled in accordance with established operational procedures, and the suspects were handed over to the NDLEA Warri Area Command for further investigation and legal action. This operation is part of the Nigerian Navy's ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft, illegal refining, and illicit drug activities in the Niger Delta.
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