The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) intercepted 849 kegs of petrol worth over N30 million in retail price from Operation Whirlwind, the agency has said.
The Comptroller of Customs, Hussein Ejibunu, announced the development in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday.
“Today, we have another seizure of 849 kegs of PMS containing 25 litres each. This translates to 30,225 litres with a duty-paid value of N30.225 million only at the NNPCL retail price,” Ejibunu said.
“Today marks yet another success recorded by the operatives of Operation Whirlwind, Zone ‘A’ Lagos/Ogun axis.
“About five weeks ago, the same PMS products were displayed before you here on the parade ground of the college, where several seizures were made.”
He thanked the National Security Adviser and the Comptroller General of Customs for supporting the service.
The coordinator of Operation Whirlwind said two vehicles carrying the smuggled petrol were intercepted along with the seizures.
Ejibunu said they evacuated 80 jerry cans each from a vehicle.
He assured the public that Operation Whirlwind remains steadfast in its efforts to clamp down on petrol smugglers, ensuring no room for their illegal activities nationwide.
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