Customs Seizes Contraband, Fuel Worth N1.84bn in South-West
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Customs seizes contraband, fuel worth N1.84bn in South-West
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing anti-smuggling operations, seizing contraband goods and petroleum products valued at over N1.84 billion, destined for smuggling into the Benin Republic. The coordinated operation, which ran from June 3 to July 18, 2025, covered several South-Western states under Zone A jurisdiction. It led to the interception of a wide range of prohibited items and the disruption …
🔊 Listen to this news During the first half of 2025, major anti-smuggling operations were carried out, resulting in the confiscation of large quantities of food and fuel. This information was provided by the Deputy Minister of the Fight Against Smuggling, Luis Amílcar Velásquez Burgoa. The actions were carried out through 7,174 interdiction operations between January and July 18, affecting smuggling with a total of Bs 78,161,510. Confiscated Fo…
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In the framework of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority to strengthen the security aspect and protect society from all types and forms of illicit drugs, 141 cases of drug seizures and weapons have been recorded within a week. 160 cases have been blocked. Control has been tightened, including 125 seized items and 833 prohibited items.
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