Customs intercept ₦3.67bn drugs hidden in imported cars, spare parts
Punch's headline. Reported by Punch, Vanguard.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Vanguard and Punch, the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted two 40-foot containers of suspected narcotics worth an estimated ₦3.67 billion at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. The drugs were reportedly concealed in used vehicles and automobile spare parts. Vanguard said the interception has drawn scrutiny of this method of importation. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on arrests, the drug types or the origin of the containers.
Key points
- Vanguard reported two 40-foot containers of suspected narcotics intercepted at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos.
- Punch reported the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted two containers of illicit drugs worth ₦3.67bn.
- Both outlets said the drugs were concealed among imported cars and automobile spare parts.
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Customs intercept ₦3.67bn drugs hidden in imported cars, spare parts. According to Vanguard and Punch, the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted two 40-foot containers of suspected narcotics worth an estimated ₦3.67 billion at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. The drugs were reportedly concealed in used vehicles and automobile spare parts. Vanguard said the interception has drawn scrutiny of this method of importation. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on arrests, the drug types or the origin of the containers. Covered by 2 publications. Punch: Customs intercept ₦3.67bn drugs hidden in imported cars, spare parts. Vanguard: Customs uncovers ₦3.67bn drug haul in imported cars, spare parts.
Who is covering it
- Punch Nigeria Customs intercept ₦3.67bn drugs hidden in imported cars, spare parts The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted two containers of illicit drugs worth ₦3.67bn concealed among imported cars and spare parts at Tin Can Island P 9 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria Customs uncovers ₦3.67bn drug haul in imported cars, spare parts By Godwin Oritse The importation of illicit drugs concealed in used vehicles and automobile spare parts has come under scrutiny following the interception of two 40-foot containers containing suspected narcotics worth an estimated ₦3.67 billion at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. The seizure was made by 10 Oct · Tier 3
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