The Nigerian Navy has announced the seizure of 13,800 liters of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations along Badagry creeks in Lagos.
The goods were intercepted by the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo
Omotayo noted that the seizures occurred between March 7 and 14.
“In continuation of the fight against smuggling within our Area of Operation in Badagry, a target operation was launched on Friday, March 14, at 2:54 a.m.,” Omotayo said.
Seizures made through intelligence gathering
He said naval operatives were able to intercept the smuggled goods through intelligence gathered about suspected smugglers operating in the area.
They therefore launched separate operations which enabled them to intercept the items.
He added that the operation focused on intercepting smugglers and confiscating products intended for illegal export.
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