WMC In Massive Smuggling Operations. … Seizes N924M Worth Of Contrabands In 3 Months

The Western Marine Command (WMC) of the Nigeria Customs Services has successfully thwarted smuggling activities in the western waterways by intercepting contrabands valued at N923,794,000 Naira only between August to October 2023.

The command, in accordance with its primary mandate outlined in Section 4 of the NCS Act 2023, executed rigorous border enforcement and regulatory activities, resulting in the arrest and seizure of significant illegal goods.

According to a statement signed on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the command, Comptroller Odaudu Salefu, by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mailafiya Magaji a Superitendent Customs, officers and men of the command during the operations which were conducted along the Moba waterways and Sanki Beach Axis confiscated 17 sacks containing 1,199 loaves of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), totaling 663.5kg

The statement also revealed that the command apprehended 66,000 capsules of 225mg Tramadol and 1,257 sacks of foreign parboiled rice, collectively exceeding a duty paid value of 50 million Naira.

In a similar operation on the 27 of October 2023, the Command seized 3,750 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in two separate operations.

It is noteworthy that in August 2023, the WMC seized 103 sacks containing 8,240 loaves of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), promptly handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on the 7th of September, 2023.

The cumulative value of the ten seizures conducted by the WMC from August to October 2023 amounts to N923,794,000 Naira only.

Comptroller Salefu emphasizes once again the imperative for the general public to respect and adhere to government fiscal policies, prohibitions, and restrictions. These measures are in place to safeguard national security, foster economic growth, and contribute to the overall progress of Nigeria.

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