The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested three suspects linked to the smuggling of rifles and intercepted contraband goods worth N3.22 billion during a series of operations across Oyo and Osun states.
Customs officials disclosed that the arrests followed intelligence-driven raids aimed at curbing the influx of illegal arms and other prohibited items into the country.
The seized items reportedly include smuggled rifles and a wide range of contraband goods, dealing a significant blow to criminal networks operating within the South-West region.
Authorities described the operation as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against arms trafficking, smuggling, and economic sabotage, stressing that the suspects will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
The Customs Service reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and protecting national security, while urging members of the public to support efforts to combat smuggling by providing credible information to security agencies.
The latest seizure underscores the agency’s intensified crackdown on illicit trade and the movement of dangerous weapons across the country’s borders.
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