The Ogun Area One Command of Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 19 boat engines and eight trailer loads of foreign rice during its anti – smuggling activities last month in Ogun State.
The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Bamidele Makinde disclosed on Tuesday that the smugglers took to their heels while leaving behind five new and 14 used pieces of boat engines, worth ₦17.322million
According to the Comptroller, the command during the month of April generated ₦6,048,500.00 from auction sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol, intercepted at different locations and exit points to Republic of Benin during its anti-smuggling operations.
Compt Bamidele reminded the inhabitants of Ogun State that the land border reopening only allows import and export of legitimate goods.