The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone B, has seized no fewer than 1,942 bags of foreign rice and other goods in Katsina State in two months.
The Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Mustapha Sarkin-Kebbi, made this known on Monday during a news conference.
He said that the unit also seized 350 jerry cans of vegetable oil, 400 cartons of spaghetti, 160 bags of foreign sugar and six fairly-used vehicles.
According to him, the customs also seized 39 vehicles which the smugglers used in conveying the prohibited items into the country.
He noted that the seized items have a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N107.2 million.
The controller commended the Customs officers for their efforts, urging them to keep up the good efforts for the betterment of the country.
“The Customs made about 74 seizures between February and March, 2019, in Katsina State alone.
“Two persons were arrested in connection with the smuggling activities and will be prosecuted.
“We have…
