The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a shipment of prohibited pharmaceuticals and other contraband goods with an estimated duty paid value (DPV) of N3.2 billion.
The shipment smuggled into the country through the Lagos Port Complex, was uncovered following an enforcement operations, while three suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizures.
Speaking with newsmen in Lagos, yesterday, Customs Area Comptroller, Mr. Babatunde Olomu, said the seizures were a result of joint efforts by the NCS and other national and international security agencies.
He stated: “This command is not sacrificing compliance on the altar of trade facilitation.“
Consequently, as a result of our painstaking efforts, we recently uncovered six more containers laden with prohibited items, mostly unregistered pharmaceuticals. Other items in the seized containers are cosmetics, used clothing, and two vehicles illegally imported into the country. These seizures are worth a total DPV of N3.2 billion. (Vanguard)