 seizes N195.7M worth of smuggled goods in Adamawa and Taraba states. The NCS seized a total of 1,500 jerry cans){kind=link}
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant seizure of smuggled goods worth N195.7 million in Adamawa and Taraba states. The crackdown on smugglers was carried out by the Adamawa and Taraba Customs Command, which has been working tirelessly to curb the menace of smuggling in the region.
The NCS seized a total of 1,500 jerry cans of petroleum products. They also seized 300 bags of rice and 100 cartons of frozen chicken. Additionally, they confiscated other items. Customs operatives made the seizure possible. They have been working around the clock to intercept smuggled goods.
The duty paid value of the seized goods is estimated to be N195.7 million. This is a significant amount, and it shows the seriousness of the smuggling menace in the region.
The Comptroller of the Adamawa and Taraba Customs Command, Comptroller Yusuf Bashir, has stated that the command is dedicated. They are committed to curbing the menace of smuggling. He said that the command has been working tirelessly to intercept smuggled goods and arrest those involved in the illicit trade.
Smuggling has a significant impact on the economy, as it deprives the government of revenue and undermines the legitimate trade. The seizure of smuggled goods worth N195.7 million is a significant blow to the smugglers and a boost to the economy.
Despite the challenges faced by the Customs Service, the command experiences inadequate funding and equipment. Even so, the command has remained committed to its mandate. The command has been working with other security agencies to curb the menace of smuggling in the region.
The Adamawa and Taraba Customs Command has plans to increase its efforts to curb smuggling in the region. The command is working to improve its intelligence gathering and surveillance capabilities to stay ahead of the smugglers.
The Nigeria Customs Service has been working to curb the menace of smuggling in the country. The service has been making significant seizures of smuggled goods and arresting those involved in the illicit trade.
The seizure of smuggled goods worth N195.7 million by the Adamawa and Taraba Customs Command deals a significant blow to the smugglers. It also boosts the economy. The command’s efforts to curb smuggling in the region are commendable. It is expected that the command will continue to work tirelessly. They aim to intercept smuggled goods and arrest those involved in the illicit trade.