Customs Intercepts Goods and Vehicles Worth N28m
The
Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Udo-Aka
told journalists that the seizures were effected on Saturday, 17th June,
2017 along Saki axis in synergy with the Headquarters Compliance Team
and Customs Intelligence Unit of the Oyo axis based on tip off from the information network led by DSC Alajogun Joseph.
In
addition, a MAN Diesel Truck with registration number LSD 445 XU
concealed with 172 pieces of used tyres and 272 pieces of vehicle
wheels, with duty paid value of N1,587,936.00 was intercepted along the
Lagos-Ibadan expressway on June 9th 2017,
According to the Comptroller, the smugglers had used the vehicles to conceal the prohibited items which include second hand clothing, foreign rice and other contraband goods.
“In keeping faith with the service resolve to combat smuggling activities, the Command had initiated new anti-smuggling strategies which led to remarkable exploits as evidenced in the latest seizures recorded” he said.
A total of 13 assorted vehicles were also seized with a DPV N23,337,139
While appealing for continued support from members of the public, Udo-Aka noted with concern that it is worrisome that some unpatriotic Nigerians still remained unrepentant despite the stern warning against smuggling and even as they continue to lose.
“It is disheartening that some members of the public especially the elders do come to plead for the release of seized smuggled goods. The Service will not tolerate smuggling either from the public or from the officers who might want to connive with the smugglers”.
“I also want to inform the public that anybody whose goods have been arrested by the Customs should come forth with the genuine documents and claim ownership within thirty days after which goods are liable for seizure”.
ASCI Onuigbo, Ifeoma Ojekwu
Public Relations Officer
Oyo/Osun Area Command
According to the Comptroller, the smugglers had used the vehicles to conceal the prohibited items which include second hand clothing, foreign rice and other contraband goods.
“In keeping faith with the service resolve to combat smuggling activities, the Command had initiated new anti-smuggling strategies which led to remarkable exploits as evidenced in the latest seizures recorded” he said.
A total of 13 assorted vehicles were also seized with a DPV N23,337,139
While appealing for continued support from members of the public, Udo-Aka noted with concern that it is worrisome that some unpatriotic Nigerians still remained unrepentant despite the stern warning against smuggling and even as they continue to lose.
“It is disheartening that some members of the public especially the elders do come to plead for the release of seized smuggled goods. The Service will not tolerate smuggling either from the public or from the officers who might want to connive with the smugglers”.
“I also want to inform the public that anybody whose goods have been arrested by the Customs should come forth with the genuine documents and claim ownership within thirty days after which goods are liable for seizure”.
ASCI Onuigbo, Ifeoma Ojekwu
Public Relations Officer
Oyo/Osun Area Command
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