Customs seize N6.38bn worth of goods at Apapa Port
The Nigeria Customs Service has confiscated 13 containers of prohibited, expired, and falsely declared goods at Apapa Port. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Customs, revealed that the items included pharmaceuticals, codeine, expired foods, and security equipment. He emphasized that these seizures are part of ongoing efforts to modernize cargo control and protect public health. Adewale Adeniyi also warned that all individuals involved will face prosecution and penalties.
TLDR
- Adewale Adeniyi announced the seizure of goods worth over N6.38bn at Apapa Port.
- Items confiscated included expired pharmaceuticals, codeine, cannabis, food products, and restricted security equipment.
- The goods were discovered through scanning analysis and physical examination by Customs officers.
- Adewale Adeniyi stated that all persons connected to the shipments will be prosecuted, and the consignments are liable to outright forfeiture.
- Customs is working with other agencies to improve port efficiency and prevent smuggling at Nigeria’s busiest maritime gateway.
