Omobolaji Adekunle
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, has indeed reported a significant seizure of smuggled goods worth over N344 million within a two-month period.
The Comptroller of the Area command, Godwin Otunla made this known during a press briefing held in Idiroko Abeokuta Ogun state.
Otunla while highlighting the command’s achievements in border security and anti-smuggling efforts listed the seized items to include 1,037 parcels of cannabis sativa, 2 units of dane guns, 88 rounds of live cartridges, 13,125 litres of premium motor spirit (PMS), and 2,627 bags of foreign parboiled rice.
He added that the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized items stands at N344,853,244.
Otunla noted that the command also generated N42,279,240 in revenue, an increase from N10,621,250 generated prior to his assumption of duty.
He also formally handed over the seized cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the seized arms and ammunition to the Nigerian Police Force during the press briefing.
Otunla commended the officers and men of Ogun 1 Area Command for their dedication and patriotism, and expressed his appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, for his dynamic leadership and support.
The Comptroller warned smugglers and their collaborators to steer clear of Ogun 1 Command, emphasizing the NCS’s commitment to national development and security.
He reaffirmed the command’s unwavering resolve to sustain its momentum in border security and anti-smuggling efforts.
Commander Ekundayo O Williams who received the sized Cannabis Sativa on behalf of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency command commended the efforts of the NCS.
Meanwhile the Police Area Commander, Idiroko, Bukoye Oye acknowledged the receipt of the ammunition.
The Ogun Area 1 Command has been working tirelessly to secure the nation’s borders and prevent illicit activities.
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