FOU Zone A Of the Nigeria Customs Service Cracks Down on Smugglers, Seizes N3.14 Billion in Contraband
By Lod Onyeji The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone 'A' of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has made significant strides in combating smuggling and illicit trade in the Southwest region. In a recent press briefing, Comptroller Muhammed Shuaibu announced the seizure of contraband goods worth over N3.14 billion and the arrest of 13 suspects. *Strategic Operations Yield Results* The seizures were made during intelligence-driven operations in various locations across the six states of the Southwest geopolitical zone. The confiscated items include 4,068 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 22 used vehicles, 12,125 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and 57 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, among others. *Commitment to Protecting the National Economy* Comptroller Shuaibu emphasized the unit's commitment to protecting the national economy and safeguarding borders. "These seizures underscore the operational capabilities and strategic effectiveness of our operatives," he said....
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