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How Customs Trail, Intercept 844 Riffles, 112,500 Live Ammunition, Drugs In Port Harcourt – CG Adeniyi

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July 1, 2024
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How Customs Trail, Intercept 844 Riffles, 112,500 Live Ammunition, Drugs In Port Harcourt – CG Adeniyi
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The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has narrated how the officials of the organisation trailed and intercepted a 40ft container shipped into the country from Turkey via Onne Port, Port Harcourt.

Adeniyi told newsmen on Monday in Port Harcourt that the container marked ” MAEU165396 ” was laden with 844 units of riffles, 112,500 pieces of live ammunition.

He commended the Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, for the role they played in intercepting and arresting the suspects involved.

He commended them for the role they played in safeguarding the nation’s borders and public safety.

His words : “Gentlemen of the Press, you may recall that at a press briefing of this nature held recently at the Tin Can Island Port Lagos, I had disclosed attempts by criminal elements seeking to exploit our trade facilitation friendly posture to compromise our processes and procedures.

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With our robust Risk Management System, we have always remained a step ahead of their moves.

“When these attempts revolve around revenue generation, our automated audit systems at different level enable us to trace, track and recover the revenue.

“However, when efforts are geared towards creating actions that will produce irreversible consequences on national security, our alert level is elevated to match the threats posed to us.

“And so it was the case with this 1X40 foot container MAEU165396, which originated from Turkey, and based on a number of risk factors, became a subject of interest.

“We had followed its sail across the Continents, as we benefitted immensely from credible information produced through our collaboration with the intelligence communities, both at the local, national and international levels.

“Working within our local structures, we followed diligently as the Importer attempted to circumvent our procedure through the outlet of a Private Bonded Terminal.

“Consequently, on Friday, 21 June 2024, the suspicious container was subjected to thorough physical examination.

“The examination result revealed the following alarming contents:

I. Eight Hundred and Forty-Four (844) units of rifles

II. One Hundred and Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred (112,500) pieces of live ammunition

The breakdown is as follows :

I. 764 units of Tomahawk Jojef Magnum Black Pump Action Rifles

II. 10 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmakers Jojef Magnum Silver Pump Action Rifles

III. 50 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmaker Double Barrel Rifles

IV. 20 units of VC Verney Caron Gunmaker Single Barrel Rifles

V. Exclusive Series, Sterling High-Quality Live Ammunition 34g – 25 Plastic Shotgun Shells (70MM)

“The rifles and ammunition were concealed using various items such as doors, furniture, plumbing fittings, and leather bags.

“The duty-paid value of the container is Four Billion, One Hundred and Seventy-One Million, Seven Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira (₦4,171,710,000.00).

“In connection with this, we have three suspects in our custody after securing a detention warrant from a competent court of justice.

“Furthermore, a thorough investigation is ongoing to ensure all those involved face the full wrath of the law.

“In another development, our officers, through synergy, collaboration, and intelligence sharing, on Saturday, 29 June 2024, intercepted yet another 8×40-foot container on transit to a bonded warehouse from Onne Port.

The container numbers are TCKU6879285, CMAU5985012, CMAU7515384, CMAU4297020, SEKU5488437, BMOU4363156, MRKU4616024, and MRSU3068928.

“Upon examination, they were found to contain the following:

Six containers laden with :

I. 1,050,000 bottles of CSC Cough Syrup with Codeine (100ml)

II. 3,500,000 tablets of Trodol Benzhexol Tablets (5mg)

III. Duty-paid value: Nine Billion, Six Hundred Million Naira

(₦9,600,000,000.00).

“Two containers laden with:

I. 720 bales of used clothes

II. With Duty-paid value: ₦144,000,000.00

“The total duty-paid value of the nine displayed containers is Thirteen Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifteen Million, Seven Hundred and Ten Thousand Naira (₦13,915,710,000.00).

“In line with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, the following decisions have been taken with respect to these containers :
” I. The 40-footer container of evil, bearing 844 units of assorted Rifles and 112,500 pieces of live ammunition is hereby seized, alongside the other contents previously highlighted.

” II. The items would be handed over to the Coordinator of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, under the office of the National Security Adviser for diligent investigation, and ultimately rigorous prosecution.

” III. The suspects arrested would be handed over to the Centre for further processing.

“We will work diligently with other Agencies of Government to apprehend all other cohorts and Death Merchants involved in this monkey business.

” IV. The Eight Containers whose contents were wrongly declared to evade duty payment and Prohibition Order are hereby declared seized.

“V. The Licences and Permits issued for the operation of all the Warehouses and Terminals as well as those of their Customs Agents involved in these cases are hereby suspended pending the determination of their involvement.

” VI. Customs Officers who are found complicit in the perpetration of these nefarious act would be heavily sanctioned in a manner that would be approved by the Board of the Nigeria Customs Service.

“VII. Officers who kept faith with the Oath of allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and refused to be bribed into releasing these containers will be adequately rewarded in a manner provided by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023.

“As I conclude, let me warmly commend the professional commitment of the Customs Area Comptroller Onne Port, Mohammed Babandede and through him his Officers and Men, for the meticulous approach deployed to this operation.

“I also acknowledge our various partners, local and international who provided us the much needed information to successfully prosecute this operation.

“Finally, this seizure serves as a strong warning to others who may be contemplating similar misadventures, my message to them is simple; we will run you out of business.

“The Nigeria Customs Service, under my leadership, will not tolerate any action that compromises the economy and security of our beloved nation. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)

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