The Western Marine Command (WMC) of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) said it seized contraband with Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N110.2 million in the first quarter of 2023. The command also announced that they have arrested five suspects in connection with the confiscated contraband.
Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Customs Area Controller, CAC of the Command, Odaudo Salefu listed the items seized. They include- 1,519 bags of 50kg parboiled rice, valued at N85.1 million, and 468 barrels of premium motor spirits. He also mentioned PMS in 25. litres worth N 2.2 million, 700 pairs of used foreign shoes worth N 5.6 million and 145 expired used foreign tires worth N 1.8 million.
He said other seized items include 20 pieces of foreign ladies’ handbags worth N36,000, and 88 cartons of Caro White Cream worth N10.6 million. There were also three Outboard Boat Engines, and one Water Pumping Machine worth N4.8 million.
According to him-
“Western Marine Command in the period under review (January to March 2023) recorded 15 incidents of seizures that had a cumulative Duty Paid Value of N110.2 million.
The Customs controller also warned that anyone caught in the act will be dealt with according to the provisions of the law. Furthermore, he added that they had received four additional operational boats consisting of two gunboats and two logistics boats from its headquarters to strengthen its operations.
“Our command has always enjoyed cordial relations and cooperation from members of our host communities who together with their leadership remain a major source of intelligence gathering,” he said.
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