Customs Seize Imported N1bn Fake Drugs
Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service said it has intercepted and seized smuggled fake drugs worth over N1billion along Bakatari area of Omi-Adio, Ibadan.
The seized fake drugs, according to Customs, had a total Duty Paid Value of over 1 billion naira for the 2024 fiscal year.
Speaking while addressing newsmen at the Command headquarters in Ibadan, the Area Controller of the Command, Ben Oramalugo said the Command has been an enforcement oriented Command that prioritized fight against smuggling in all its operations.
According to him, NCS, through the area command, aimed to alleviate hardship been experienced as a result of some economic saboteurs in the country, adding that they had also successfully intercepted and seized contraband goods, including items that posed threats to economic stability and lives of the citizens in the country.
He reiterated commitment of the command towards fight against ongoing economic difficulties by supporting the Federal Government to enhance food security in the country.
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