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The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says its Adamawa and Taraba Area Commands intercepted smuggled Petroleum Motor Spirit, PMS, valued at N36.9 million Duty Paid Value, DPV, between Nigeria-Cameroon border lines in six weeks.<\/p>\n

The Command\u2019s Comptroller, Garba Bashir, made this known on Friday in Yola, at a news conference on anti-smuggling activities.<\/p>\n

He attributed the successes recorded to the unwavering backing and encouragement of NCS Management under the leadership of Bashir Adeniyi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe seized goods include 43,935 Litres of PMS packed in 1,071\u00d725 L jerry cans and 85 x 200L drums.<\/p>\n

\u201cOthers are one used Tricycle, one used Motorcycle and two used vehicles with one having a hidden compartment, the means of conveyance of some of the seized PMS.\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

He said that in spite of the PMS subsidy removal, smuggling from Nigeria into the neighbouring countries still flourishes due to strong fuel demand.<\/p>\n

He added that the demand created a lucrative market for illegal exports of this product to these countries by selfish Nigerians to fill the supply gaps for personal gain.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese economic saboteurs are prepared to do whatever it takes to maintain their hold. Meanwhile, the NCS, most especially the Adamawa\/Taraba area Command has been diligently reviewing and strengthening its robust measures to combat this illicit trade.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to make it clear to the smugglers that we will counter every move they make and we will not relent in this anti-smuggling crusade until we bring smuggling activities to ground zero in Adamawa and Taraba states,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Bashir, who said the fight against smuggling activities was for the good of everyone, urged the public to support their efforts by reporting any suspicious activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, we can combat smuggling and promote economic growth,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts smuggled petrol worth N36.9m in Adamawa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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