The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Adamawa/Taraba area command, has intercepted smuggled goods valued at ₦ 51.9 million, including 29,825 liters of Premium motor spirit (PMS).
Other seized items include three vehicles with hidden compartments, second -hand clothes and hazardous chemicals such as methylene chloride.
At a press conference in Yola, Comptroller Garba Bashir reiterated Customs' commitment to combat economic sabotage.
He emphasized the need to share intelligence between border control agencies to stop the illegal export of oil products to Cameroon.
Bashir also urged oil and gas vendors to collaborate in the fight against smuggling, warning that illegal activities threaten Nigeria's economy.
The command reported the generation of income of ₦ 173.6 million in 2024, exceeding its objective of ₦ 132 million in 23.97%. This was mainly achieved through the auction of seized articles, in line with the Customs Service Law of Nigeria, 2023.
The seized PMS will be auctioned immediately, following standard procedures.
Bashir asked the Nigerians and security agencies to support customs to dismantle smuggling networks and safeguard the borders of the nation.