Joint Border Patrol Team Intercepts Goods Worth Over ₦1 Billion in South-West Nigeria
Joint Border Patrol Team Intercepts Goods Worth Over ₦1 Billion in South-West Nigeria
In a significant operation to curb smuggling and trans-border crimes, the Joint Border Patrol Team Sector 2, South-West Zone, Lagos, has intercepted goods with a total duty paid value (DPV) of ₦1,128,684,900. This was announced by Deputy Comptroller Mohammed Salisu Shuaibu during a press briefing.
The seized goods were intercepted across the borders of the six states in the South-West Geo-political zone and included:
- 4,051 bags of foreign parboiled rice (50kg each)
- 3,751 jerricans of premium motor spirit (PMS)
- 425 cartons of frozen poultry products
- 912 pieces of used tyres
- 30 sacks, 85 blocks, and 125 wraps of cannabis sativa
- 30 units of cars used as means of conveyance
- 7 units of Tokunbo (second-hand) cars
- 1 truck
- 4 motorcycles
Additionally, five suspects were arrested in connection with some of these seizures. The seized items were deposited in government warehouses at various area commands, including Seme, Ogun I, Ogun II, Oyo/Osun, and Ondo Ekiti.
The team also intercepted 30 illegal immigrants suspected of violating immigration laws, who were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation and prosecution. Furthermore, the Sector recovered ₦11,593,217 in revenue through the issuance of debit notes on vehicles and other improperly imported goods.
Highlighting the ongoing efforts, Deputy Comptroller Shuaibu showcased a total of 1,410 jerry cans of PMS (30 liters each) seized within one week from different locations. These were a fraction of the total PMS seized, with many deposited and auctioned in other government warehouses.
Deputy Comptroller Shuaibu expressed his gratitude to Comptroller General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and his management team for their support and logistics, which made these achievements possible.
The Joint Border Patrol continues its mission to protect national and economic security by combating smuggling and other trans-border crimes.
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