Customs impounds 38,000 litres of PMS in Adamawa

The Nigeria Customs Service, through Operation Whirlwind, has seized more than 38,000 litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) in various border communities across Adamawa State, according to a statement by Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Abubakar Aliyu. This significant haul took place over a six-week period following a rigorous crackdown on suspected petroleum smuggling activities in the region.

The intercepted PMS, valued at N63 million including the duty-paid vehicle used to transport it, was intercepted at several critical border points including Malabu-Belel, Girei-Wuro Bokki, Gurin-Fufore, Wuro Alhaji-Maiha, and Mubi-Sahuda. Aliyu emphasized that these seizures were the result of intelligence-led operations targeting known smuggling hotspots and routes frequently used for the illicit movement of petroleum products across Nigeria's borders.

The operation, known as Operation Whirlwind, is a dedicated anti-smuggling program aimed at safeguarding Nigeria's economic interests, enhancing national energy security, and ensuring that petroleum products intended for domestic consumption are not unlawfully diverted across borders. Aliyu reiterated that Operation Whirlwind will persist in its efforts to combat petroleum smuggling and other illicit trade activities, thereby contributing to the protection of the national economy and public safety.