By Alex Akao<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone ‘A’ Lagos, has generated a whopping N1.8 billion within six weeks in which it also arrested nine suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Comptroller General of the Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi while briefing newsmen about the NCS’ renewed crackdown on illegal trade practices, said the milestone was achieved in 102 enforcement interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Represented at the press conference by the Assistant Controller General of Customs, (ACG) Kehinde Ejibunu, Adeniyi, revealed that about N96.6m was recovered from underpayments during the period under review, with the nine suspects arrested at sundry locations within the Lagos axis between June 3rd and July 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CGC Adeniyi gave the breakdown of the intercepted goods which included
3,500 bags of foreign parboiled rice (50kg each) \u2013 equivalent to 6 trailer loads, 304kg of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp)
7,900 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) \u2013 in 316 jerry cans of 25 liters each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others are 54 bags and 20 bales of used clothing, 41 sacks and bags of used footwear and 14 units of used (\u201cTokunbo\u201d) vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also intercepted during the period under review are 148 pieces of used tyres, 42 used gas cylinders, 31 units of air conditioning systems and 95 cartons of frozen poultry products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Special Unit also indicated the interception of 1X40FT container with container number TRHU 83907321 fully loaded with used tyres, 1X20FT with container number ONEU241369 containing medicaments, 2X40FT with containers numbers MSKU 4796036, MAEU 9205708, and one truck with container body conveying used fridges, foreign supermarket items and used clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The interception drugs were handed over to a representative of the National Drugs Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Nasir Bungudu, during the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to CGC Adeniyi”while five of the suspects had to be granted administrative bail, four others have been handed over to relevant security agencies for further investigation and possible prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the commitment, dedication and sacrifice of the officers of the Unit whom he said risk their lives daily to secure \u201cour borders and protect the national economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201dIn addition to our enforcement duties, the Unit also ensures compliance with import and export regulations.
\u201cWe have continued to scrutinize questionable declarations, correct under-valuations, and issue Demand Notices (DNs) where appropriate”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CGC further noted that beyond the enforcement duties of the FOU A, the unit also facilitates genuine and legitimate trade
\u201cWhile we maintain vigilance against smuggling and fraud, the FOU remains a strong partner in trade facilitation.
\u201cWe continue to support legitimate trade through intelligence-driven operations that strike a balance between security enforcement and economic growth, ensuring that lawful traders are not unduly hindered in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe milestones we\u2019ve recorded are a testament to the Nigerian Customs Service\u2019s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation\u2019s economy and ensuring national security\u201d the Customs boss concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also clarifying the need to grant administrative bail to certain category of suspect, Controller of the Zone “A”, MS Shuaibu, said the law forbids holding some suspect beyond a certain period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, other suspects yet again may be facing some kind of proven health issues that may warrant urgent medical attention. “You have to release such suspects temporarily with the assurances that they will be available whenever the need arises.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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