Prohibited goods worth millions of naira impounded by the nigeria customs service

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PROHIBITED GOODS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA IMPOUNDED BY NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made a significant seizure of prohibited goods worth millions of naira at the Seme Border in Lagos State.

According to a statement issued by the NCS, the impounded goods include 1,140 bags of foreign rice, 2,000 cartons of frozen poultry products, and 1,000 cartons of frozen fish.

The goods, which were concealed in a 40-foot container, were said to have been imported from India and were destined for the Nigerian market.

The NCS said that the seizure was made following a thorough examination of the container, which was flagged for further inspection due to suspicions of non-compliance with customs regulations.

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), commended the officers of the NCS for their vigilance and professionalism in making the seizure.

"This seizure is a clear indication of the determination of the Nigeria Customs Service to prevent the influx of prohibited goods into the country," Ali said. "We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that only genuine and duty-paid goods enter the Nigerian market."

The NCS has since handed over the seized goods to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further examination and possible destruction.

The seizure is seen as a major blow to smugglers and importers of prohibited goods, who have been using various means to evade customs duties and other regulations.

The NCS has been working hard to curb the smuggling of prohibited goods into the country, and this seizure is seen as a significant achievement in its efforts to protect the Nigerian economy.

Background

The Nigeria Customs Service is responsible for collecting customs duties and other taxes on goods imported into the country. The service is also responsible for ensuring that only genuine and duty-paid goods enter the Nigerian market.

In recent years, the NCS has been working to curb the smuggling of prohibited goods into the country, including rice, poultry products, and other agricultural products. The service has also been working to prevent the importation of counterfeit goods, including fake pharmaceuticals and other products.

The NCS has implemented various measures to prevent smuggling, including the use of advanced technology, such as scanners and x-ray machines, to inspect containers and other goods. The service has also increased its presence at borders and other entry points to prevent smuggling.

Conclusion

The seizure of prohibited goods worth millions of naira by the Nigeria Customs Service is a significant achievement in the fight against smuggling and the protection of the Nigerian economy. The NCS will continue to work hard to prevent the influx of prohibited goods into the country and to ensure that only genuine and duty-paid goods enter the Nigerian market.