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Nigeria Customs Service Seizes 844 Rifles & 112,500 Rounds of Ammunition at Onne Port
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Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Jul 05 2024 International Ports News

Nigeria Customs Service Seizes 844 Rifles & 112,500 Rounds of Ammunition at Onne Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) seized substantial arms and ammunition in the Port Harcourt Area II Command in Onne, Rivers State.

 

Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of Customs, revealed at a press conference on July 1, 2024, that the haul included 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of live ammunition hidden in a shipment from Turkey.

On June 21, 2024, customs inspectors searched a suspicious 1×40-foot container based on credible intelligence and discovered arms concealed amid doors, furniture, plumbing equipment, and leather bags.

The total duty-paid value of seized items is ₦4,171,710,000. Three individuals have been arrested, and an investigation is underway to ensure that everyone involved faces legal penalties.

Adeniyi stated that this interception demonstrates their commitment to national security and public safety.