The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, said it intercepted 3,300 cartridges being illegally conveyed through the land borders into the country within the last two months.
The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Abdullahi Kaila, stated this while showcasing some of the seized contraband at the command on Tuesday. Kaila stressed that explosives of that nature have devastating consequences when they fall into the hands of criminal elements.
“Our officers intercepted 3,300 cartridges of explosive materials being illegally conveyed through the border corridor. Explosives of this nature have devastating consequences when they fall into the hands of criminal elements. They have the potential to facilitate terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes capable of threatening national peace and security,” Kaila said.
He added that the successful interception of these explosives demonstrated the vigilance, professionalism and intelligence-driven operations of the officers, working in close collaboration with sister security agencies.
“Considering the sensitive nature of the seizure, the explosive materials have already been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit for safe custody and further investigation,” he said.
