The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has acquired a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B aircraft as part of its efforts to enhance its air patrol and surveillance operations
According to him, the suspects allegedly used falsified documents to conceal the true contents of the container.
“In total, 12 containers have been seized with duty paid value worth N1.8bilion,” he said.
Mr Afunanya said that the security agencies have made concerted and frantic efforts to restore calm to the affected areas.
He noted that the command generated the amount in spite of a sharp reduction in trade volume.
The container was from Turkey.
Mr Garba-Bature sought the cooperation, understanding and collaboration of relevant stakeholders against smuggling.
He said that about 20 cross-cutting recommendations were made during the study.
“The superior security network of the Command eventually aided the seizure but we lost the suspects.”
