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LequteMan
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According to the area Controller, Seme Border Command of the Customs Service, Mr Saleh Othman, the command generated N6.68 billion between January and October.
He said that the command made 914 seizures with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N4.39 million during the period and that 26 suspects were arrested during the period who are now at various stages of prosecution.
He said that goods seized included vehicles, textiles, rice, vegetable oil, second hand clothes, shoes, bags and artifacts.
“The artifacts were detected and seized by our officers during an intensive search operation based on intelligence.
“They are internationally valued at about 16,870 dollars,” he said.
Othman said that the command would intensify efforts during the yuletide to stem smuggling, adding that the illegal business would be on the increase during the period.
The commander said that he had directed that all patrol vehicles, logistics and personnel to be fully on ground.
“Nobody should treat our warnings with levity as not only will we make seizures of prohibited or smuggled items, we will ensure the arrests and prosecution of all persons behind these unlawful acts." he said.
He said that the command made 914 seizures with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N4.39 million during the period and that 26 suspects were arrested during the period who are now at various stages of prosecution.
He said that goods seized included vehicles, textiles, rice, vegetable oil, second hand clothes, shoes, bags and artifacts.
“The artifacts were detected and seized by our officers during an intensive search operation based on intelligence.
“They are internationally valued at about 16,870 dollars,” he said.
Othman said that the command would intensify efforts during the yuletide to stem smuggling, adding that the illegal business would be on the increase during the period.
The commander said that he had directed that all patrol vehicles, logistics and personnel to be fully on ground.
“Nobody should treat our warnings with levity as not only will we make seizures of prohibited or smuggled items, we will ensure the arrests and prosecution of all persons behind these unlawful acts." he said.
