The Ogun 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), located in Idiroko, Ogun State, announced on Friday that it had seized approximately five trucks carrying foreign parboiled rice, cannabis sativa, and used tires (Tokunbo), with a total duty paid value of N242 million…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
These goods were allegedly smuggled into the country from neighboring Benin Republic.
During a press briefing in Abeokuta, the state capital, the acting Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, revealed that the seizures occurred at various locations, including Papa/Ajegunle, Ilaro Road, Imasayi/Joga Road, Ijebu Ode axis, and Odogbolu bushpath along Ijebu Ode Road, all within Ogun State.
The seized items consisted of 1,436 used pneumatic tires, 53 sacks, 569 parcels of Cannabis Sativa, and 3,149 bags of foreign parboiled rice.
Adeniyi emphasized that these seizures demonstrated the Service’s unwavering commitment to protecting the nation from potential road accidents and harmful substances.
He further assured that the Customs Service would continue to intercept hazardous goods and contraband as long as they are being smuggled into the country.
“We are here today to address a pressing concern – the importation of foreign-used Pneumatic Tyres, commonly referred to as Tokunbo tires.
These are ring-shaped protective coverings made of rubber and filled with compressed air, typically used in foreign countries. Unfortunately, they are considered unsuitable for our highways,” Adeniyi stated.
