The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone
‘A’ Ikeja, Lagos, has intercepted contraband with a Duty Paid Value
(DPV) of N200.99 million between June and July.
The Controller of the unit, Mohammed Garba, said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos.
According to Garba, the unit through its interventions, recovered
N28.95 million duty payments and Demand Notices on general goods that
tried to outsmart customs officers at seaports, airport and border
stations.
He said the amount (N28.95m) was recovered after wrong classification, transfer of value and short-change in duty payment.
“This makes it another spectacular breakthrough in anti-smuggling operations under my watch.
“Fifteen suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizures.
“Within this period, 40 different seizures were recorded comprising
vegetable oil, foreign parboiled rice, frozen poultry products, smuggled
vehicles, medicament, used tyres and general merchandise.
“You will agree with me that the fight against smuggling can only be won if all hands are on deck,’’ the controller said.
He said, “The commitment, doggedness, resilience and diligence of the
officers and men of the FOU in foiling the antics of smugglers who used
different methods for concealment could not be over-emphasised.’’
Garba recalled that recently, the unit intercepted 1,442 cartoons of
drugs (Tramadol 225/120mg) in a container and a MAN Diesel truck with
Registration No RRU 513 XA along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
“Only God knows what could have happened if these drugs get to the wrong hands.
“In the spirit of inter-agency relationship, the drugs will be handed
over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and
Control (NAFDAC) today for further investigation.
“Following series of infraction on some of the containers intercepted
based on information, we have seized seven containers that contravened
customs law by means of false declaration and breach of import
prohibition list,” the controller said.
According to Garba, the act of false declaration falls under Customs
& Excise Management Act (CEMA) 2004, which was tantamount to
outright seizure.
“Just yesterday (Tuesday), we intercepted a DAF Truck with
Registration No. DAL 543 ZX, carrying 1,200 cartoons of smuggled poultry
products along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
“Similarly, a Container No. BOMU 588006/6 conveying 400 bales of second hand clothing was also seized,’’ Garba said.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs,
retired Col. Hameed Ali and the management of the service for their
relentless efforts in putting round pegs in round holes.
The controller also thanked the management of the NCS for providing incentives and logistics that brought about the feat.
Garba urged the media and the general public to provide necessary
intelligence which could assist the service in bringing smuggling to its
barest minimum. (NAN)
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