countries through illegal routes and waterways.
This pattern of economic sabotage continues to receive our resolute attention, and today, I am here to present yet another series of significant achievements in our efforts to effectively intensify border patrol operations and intelligence-driven interventions to protect our economy.”
The service has intercepted and seized 199,495 litres of petrol with a Duty Paid Value of N199,495,000 in Zone D, comprising Adamawa and Taraba States
He further stated that the service has intercepted and seized 199,495 litres of petrol with a Duty Paid Value of N199,495,000 in Zone D, comprising Adamawa and Taraba States. “Following intense intelligence-driven operations across the Zone ‘D’ Axis covering the Adamawa/Taraba Command, I am pleased to present details of our recent seizures under Operation Whirlwind,” he said.
“We successfully intercepted and seized a total of 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) being diverted through various concealment methods and smuggling techniques. The Duty Paid Value (DPV) of these seizures amounts to One Hundred and Ninety-Nine Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand Naira (N199,495,000).”
We successfully intercepted and seized a total of 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) being diverted through various concealment methods and smuggling techniques
In conclusion, Adeniyi reaffirmed the NCS’s resolve to continue its operations with increased vigilance and efficiency. He called on the public to support their efforts by providing information about smuggling activities and assured them that all reports would be treated with utmost confidentiality. The NCS remains committed to its mission of promoting lawful trade and enhancing the economic well-being of Nigeria through effective border management and enforcement of customs regulations.
As the prosecution of the two prominent smugglers unfolds, the NCS will keep the public informed of developments, aiming to set a precedent that deters others from engaging in similar activities and fostering a culture of compliance with the nation’s laws and regulations.
