Customs enforcement unit says it seized N6.19bn goods in four weeks
The Federal Operations Unit Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service reported that it successfully stopped 195 smuggling attempts over a four-week period.
According to Acting Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, the seized items carry a total duty paid value of N6.19 billion.
The confiscated goods include thousands of bags of foreign rice, large quantities of cannabis, used clothing, frozen poultry, and various pharmaceutical products like codeine syrup. Officials also recovered vehicles, ammunition, and prohibited substances such as cocaine and methamphetamine.
Authorities stated that these enforcement actions are intended to protect local industries and prevent the circulation of harmful items. The unit emphasized that beyond the financial value, the seizures aim to reduce the availability of illicit drugs that pose significant risks to public health and social stability.
SOURCE: Vanguard News
