He stated that Operation MESA was deployed due to reports of drug peddlers operating in the area.
“I went inside the engine room to hide and slept off.’’
“We believe that the destruction of these jerrycans is one of the ways to stop this crime.’’
“This illegal activity would have robbed the nation of huge quantity of products for consumption by Nigerians.”
Mr Oguntuga said the NNS BEECROFT’s team, during a routine patrol on October 11, apprehended the boat carrying contraband.
Mr Oguntuga also stated that eight stowaways were arrested on board a vessel on Thursday during NNS BEECROFT’s routine patrol of the maritime environment.
