Customs Intercept Fake Drugs Worth N1.7bn In Oyo

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted smuggled fake drugs valued at over N1billion along the Bakatari area of Omi-Adio in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The NCS’s Oyo/Osun Commander, Ben Oramalugo told newsmen in Ibadan on Friday that the seized fake drugs had a total Duty Paid Value (DPV ) of N1,739,000,000,000 only for the 2024 fiscal year.

The area Ccontroller said the Command had been an enforcement oriented Command that prioritised fight against smuggling in all its operations.

Oramalugo added that the Customs, through the area command, aimed to alleviate hardship been experienced as a result of some economic saboteurs in the country.

He added that the NCS had also successfully intercepted contraband goods, including items that posed threats to economic stability and lives of the citizens in the country.

“For the period of 19th January to February, 2024, the command has intercepted and seized the following contraband goods, foreign parboiled rice 345 (50kg) bags, worth N24,218,000.00, Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, 344 (25 litres) kegs, worth N5,728,500.00, Indian Hemp, 4 wraps (4 Kilograms), worth N126, 000.00, Used tyres, 1309 pieces, worth N70, 140,000,00, used clothes and shoes, 45 sacks/, 8 sacks/9 sacks, bales, worth N32,400,000.00/N10, 320, 000,00,”.Oramalugo said.

He reiterated the commitment of the command towards tackling the current economic difficulties by supporting the Federal Government to enhance food security in the country.