NCS Seizes N6.19bn Worth of Contraband, Foils 195 Smuggling Attempts
Oluchi Chibuzor The Acting Controller, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oladapo Afeni, has said that the unit seized smuggled contrabands items worth about N6.19billion,
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, under the leadership of Acting Controller Oladapo Afeni, has made significant strides in combating smuggling and protecting Nigeria's economy. In just four weeks, the unit seized contraband items worth approximately N6.19 billion, thwarting 195 smuggling attempts. These seizures include a staggering 3,028 bags of rice, 995 bags of a smaller size, 104 bags of another size, and 207 small bags.
The unit also intercepted 5,986 parcels of cannabis, weighing nearly 3.4 tonnes. The crackdown extends to other items such as frozen poultry products, spaghetti, second-hand clothing, used tires, rings, and various liquids. Afeni emphasized that these actions are not merely statistics, but a direct impact on revenue recovery, protection of local industries, and preventing harm from dangerous goods.
The unit remains committed to its mission of revenue protection, enforcing customs law, safeguarding Nigeria's economy and security, and collaborating with relevant government agencies and stakeholders.
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