The Nigeria Customs Service has reported the interception of 13 trailer loads of foreign parboiled rice, along with 17 vehicles and various other items valued at N1,241,777,700 in the month of October.

The NCS made this announcement through an official statement shared via its X handle on Wednesday.

This seizure was carried out by the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ in Lagos, as part of the Service’s commitment to combat the activities of smugglers in the country.

According to the statement, “Other seizures for the month under review include 14,825 litres of premium motor spirit, 657 pieces of used tyres, 202kg of cannabis sativa, 39 bales of second-hand clothing,100 packs of tomato ketchup, four units of used motorcycles, 100 cartons of used soaps, and 730 sacks of hides & skin.”

The NCS further revealed that nine suspects were arrested during its anti-smuggling operations, and some of these suspects are currently undergoing prosecution in various states within the zone.

Hussein Ejibunu, the Acting Comptroller of the Unit, called upon Nigerians to continue supporting the unit by providing credible information that can help in the fight against economic sabotage.