Custom Western Marine Command Make Seizure Of Goods Worth N2.2bn In 2021

LAGOS DECEMBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)- The Ag. Customs Area Controller Western Marine Command, DC Enonche Ochiba has revealed  that  from January, 2021 to date his Command  made several seizures with Total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of  N2, 215,180,073.4  as against the total DPV of One (#1,104,647,370.00) in the Year 2020 representing over 100% increase.

Ochiba who made the disclosure during a media briefing on the activities  of the Nigeria Customs Service Western Marine Command for the year 2021 at Ibafon, Apapa, Lagos on Thursday said  these records are strong indication that the operatives of the Command are working tirelessly to combat smuggling on the waterways.

He added that the record of seizure for the year 2021 is the total of seizures from 2017 to 2020 for the Command just as he pointed out that the records a can speak for themselves.

According to him, “It is my pleasure to inform you that the Officers/Men of the Command are equipped in the fight against smuggling along the waterways as evident by the record of seizures in the year 2021. The Command has from
January to date made several seizures with Total Duty Paid Value (DPV) Two Billion, Two Hundred and Fifteen Million, One Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Seventy Three Naira and Four Kobo (#2, 215,180,073.4) only as against the Total DPV of One Billion, One Hundred and Four Million, Six Hundred and Forty Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Seventy Naira (#1,
104,647,370.00) in the Year 2020 representing over 100% increase.”

He explained that the operatives of the Command under his  watch have recorded  unprecedented seizures ranging from Heroine, Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), Rice, Expired Drugs, Used Shoes, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and others with Seven  suspects arrested in connection with the seized hard drugs which were handed over to the NDLEA for possible prosecution.

“On Wednesday 8 December 2021 at about 0500hrs; in our continuing onslaught against smuggling on the waterways, the Officers/Men of Coastal and Harbour patrol (Bar-Beach) while on credible intelligence intercepted large quantity of PMS in Kegs at Ashipa Beach along Seme Coastal Border area. Unfortunately, no arrest was made as the smugglers took to their heels upon sighting the patrol team. The Kegs were secured and evacuated to the base. Upon examination it was found to be Eight Hundred and Sixty Five (865) Kegs of 25litres each of PMS given a total of 21,625 litres. The total value of the seizure is Three Million Six Hundred and Thirty Three Thousand Naira (N3, 633,000.00),” Ochiba revealed.
While appreciating  the efforts of other sister agencies and patriotic Nigerians for their contributions in providing relevant information in their  fight against smuggling, Ochiba sent a warning signal to smugglers saying, “To those smugglers and would-be smugglers; we are aware of your plans during the yuletide season, I want you to know that our operatives are vigilant and on patrol duties to tame the scourge of smuggling activities and other vices on the South Western waterways and will leave no stone unturned until you are apprehended and prosecuted.”
He appealed to members of the public to provide the operatives of the Service with genuine information that would aid in the fight against smuggling in the Country, adding that they  are all aware that the Federal Government is paying huge amount of money in subsidizing the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for the benefit of its citizenry, but the smugglers are sabotaging the efforts of the Federal Government for their gain at the detriment of all Nigerians.

“ Let me on behalf of the Officers/Men of Western Marine Command appreciate the CGC and his management team for their motivation and support given to the Command in the discharge of our statutory responsibilities. The operatives will continue to discharge the duty vested on them and will not rest on
their oars in the fight against smuggling and drug trafficking.
“Gentlemen of the press, we appreciate you for your determination in  disseminating the efforts of the Service in the anti-smuggling drive,” he stated.

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